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Guangdong steps closer to carbon trading launch
20 September 2012Guangdong, China's largest emitting province, has taken two significant steps towards the launch of its pilot greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme (ETS), with the drafting of framework regulations and the launch of an emissions trading platform in the capital, Guangzhou.
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Water-tech outperforms other climate themes in HSBC index
20 September 2012The water waste and pollution control sector has edged ahead of the other sub-sectors in HSBC's Climate Change Index, but still underperformed its benchmark.
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Two-thirds of CFOs have sustainability role – survey
19 September 2012Two-thirds of chief financial officers (CFOs) say they are involved with their organisation's sustainability strategies, as the financial implications of sustainability become clearer, according to a survey.
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Vestas shares up on Japan's nuclear phase-out
19 September 2012Shares in Danish wind turbine maker Vestas have been boosted this week on Japan's announcement of a nuclear phase-out, as investors bet that it increases its appeal to potential acquirer Mitsubishi.
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US private equity firm raising $300m green-tech fund
19 September 2012Private equity firm NewWorld Capital plans to raise $300 million to invest in environmentally friendly technologies across five different sectors.
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The full story
19 September 2012Paul Druckman explains how integrated reporting will make a crucial contribution to improving the sustainability of business
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House votes to limit renewables loan guarantees
18 September 2012The US House of Representatives approved a bill Friday to limit future loan guarantees, following the controversial bankruptcy of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra.
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Nigeria mandates wide-ranging sustainable banking principles
18 September 2012The Nigerian central bank has published a set of sustainable banking principles – under development since late last year – and has ruled that adherence will be mandatory, in a first-of-its kind move for a banking system in either emerging or developed economies.
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Japan nuke decision boost for solar, looms over climate talks
18 September 2012Japan's decision to phase out its nuclear fleet by the 2030s promises a boost for solar power – while adding substantially to its fossil-fuel import bill – but is likely to hang heavily over the international climate talks, according to analysts.
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Chinese solar firms dropped from green index
18 September 2012US stock exchange Nasdaq will drop 14 companies from its Clean Edge clean energy index, including struggling Chinese solar manufacturers.