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  • UN environment chief steps down amid expenses furore

    22 November 2018

    The head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has stepped down today after receiving a final audit of his official travel expenses, which had attracted strong criticism for “obscene” climate hypocrisy.

  • IIGCC publishes climate scenario analysis guide

    22 November 2018

    Investors who use scenario analysis will be better equipped to respond to early warning signs, such as a rising carbon price, and take more informed investment decisions as the low-carbon transition evolves.

  • Want impact? Invest in private debt, says M&G

    21 November 2018

    M&G says its private debt impact fund gives direct exposure to projects or small companies, and provides healthy returns. Peter Cripps reports

  • Green bond round-up, 21 Nov

    21 November 2018

    US real estate company Boston Properties has raised $1 billion from its inaugural green bond.

  • Moody’s ready to lower Mexico City airport Green Bond Assessment

    21 November 2018

    In an unpredecented move, Moody’s Investors Service has said it is ready to lower the Green Bond Assessment (GBA) it assigned Mexico City Airport Trust’s $6 billion of green notes.

  • EU taxonomy hits political headwinds that could delay it until 2020

    20 November 2018

    The EU’s proposed taxonomy on environmentally sustainable activities has been delayed by the European Parliament, and may not enter legislation until 2020, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • Sustainable investing assets in US hit $12trn

    19 November 2018

    Sustainable, responsible and impact investing assets have hit $12 trillion in the US, according to the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) Foundation.

  • EU carbon market update, 19 November 2018

    19 November 2018

    Lower auction volumes and colder weather are positive factors for the EU Allowance price this week, but further Brexit uncertainty and options expiry could unsettle the market, says Louis Redshaw.

  • BlackRock launches 'low-cost' green bond ETF

    19 November 2018

    BlackRock has launched its second green bond fund, saying it will be the 'lowest-cost' green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.

  • RMS warns of $13bn California wildfire losses

    19 November 2018

    Total insured losses from the wildfires currently devastating large parts of California will be between $9 billion and $13 billion, predicts RMS.