Members of EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance announced
The European Commission has announced the members of its Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance.
Investors
Results for Swiss Re
The European Commission has announced the members of its Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance.
Investors
Aviva has become the latest insurer slammed by the Unfriend Coal network, a coalition of non-governmental…
Investors,Stranded Assets,Insurance
The world’s biggest insurer, Allianz, said it will turn its back on coal by 2040, both in its underwriting…
Stranded Assets,Insurance
Insurers have made efforts to disengage themselves from the coal industry on both sides of the balance sheet, but climate activists say they could do more. Cintia Cheong and Nick Roumpis examine the latest developments
Stranded Assets,Insurance
Insured losses arising from natural disasters soared to $138 billion last year, almost three-times as…
Investors,Policy,Water
The first ever parametric insurance policy for a coral reef has been developed by The Nature Conservancy…
Insurance
Generali will ramp up its green investments and divest from coal as part of its new climate change strategy.
Carbon,Investors,Insurance
Allianz, Munich Re and Generali have been criticised for their involvement in a new coal power plant…
Stranded Assets,Insurance
Lloyd's of London will implement its coal exclusion policy for future investments from 1 April
Insurance
Swiss Re could be the next insurer to stop underwriting some coal projects, Environmental Finance understands,…
Policy,Insurance
Concerns about climate change are influencing the underwriting and investment policies of a growing number of insurance companies, finds Graham Cooper
ESG,Insurance
Demand for protection against adverse wind conditions hitting wind power generators' revenues could soar…
Investors,Policy,Renewables
A 30-stock European index of 'best-in-class' sustainability performers is due to be launched on 1 December.
ESG,Equity,Investors
Insurers should work harder to persuade governments to engage with their long-term fiscal responsibilities,…
Investors
Swiss Re, Zurich, Axa and Scor are making the most effort to avoid underwriting the coal industry, according…
Policy
The "ultimate step" for an asset owner looking to integrate sustainability concerns into their investments…
ESG,Insurance
Insured losses inflicted by Hurricane Maria will be between $40 billion and $85 billion, according to…
Equity,Investors,Insurance
Billions have flowed into funds tracking ESG indexes or low-carbon indexes in recent months. What are the innovations that will drive further growth, asks Peter Cripps
ESG,Investors,Markets
Insurers and their shareholders are breathing a sigh of relief after Hurricane Irma's change of course…
Equity,Investors
The group's chief investment officer, Guido Fürer, explains why he feels that adopting the ESG benchmarks has been the most meaningful and strategic step in its journey to integrate ESG considerations
Corporate,ESG,Insurance
Green Bonds Asia
Water: Risk, Opportunity and Sustainability 2018
Conservation finance may appear to be one of the most esoteric investment niches, but experimentation and innovation is giving way to proof of concept – attracting a growing number of institutional investors along the way. Mark Nicholls reports
Is managed decline the only way?