Archive

  • Follow the money, drive the change

    13 September 2018

    Climate-risk assessments are the next frontier in future-proofing investments – and the agriculture sector should not be overlooked, says John Davis of South Pole.

  • Climate-related disclosure: a new dawn

    21 March 2018

    Numerous developments are helping to drive improvements in corporate reporting of non-financial issues and to raise investor expectations, says Adams Koshy.

  • Most parts of EU's action plan rely on a clear taxonomy, Dombrovskis says

    21 March 2018

    A strong and clear taxonomy across Europe is fundamental for the successful implementation of the European Commission's sustainable finance action plan, a senior politician has said.

  • HLEG proposals embraced in overhaul of European transparency code

    19 February 2018

    The terms of a Europe-wide "passport for SRI funds" have been updated to align with the recommendations of the EU Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG).

  • Green bond comment, January 2018: What has the green bond market ever done for us?

    08 February 2018

    In the classic film Monty Python's Life of Brian, a group plotting to overthrow the Roman Empire ask: 'What have the Romans ever done for us?'

  • Reflections on the HLEG report

    09 August 2017

    The EU's High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance issued its interim report last month. One of the members of the group, Flavia Micilotta, outlines some of her key takeaways.

  • European Commission's sustainable finance committee targets investment chain transformation

    03 April 2017

    The European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance will focus on transforming the entire investment and lending chain into a sustainable financial system.