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US-China tension could complicate climate efforts
15 October 2012Political changes in both the US and China could potentially undermine the growth of the clean energy sector and the ability of the two countries to work together to transition to a low-carbon economy, according to foreign policy experts.
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Breaking the ice on Arctic lending policies
12 October 2012The natural resources sector is eager to exploit a thawing Arctic – but are the environmental risks too great for the banks to offer finance? Christopher Cundy reports
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Draft Equator Principles code 'too cautious'
12 October 2012A proposed update to a voluntary code of practice for banks' project finance activities has been branded disappointing amid claims it fails to make a meaningful commitment to tackling climate change.
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EIB consults on energy lending policy
12 October 2012The European Investment Bank (EIB) has opened a consultation on its lending policy for the energy sector, posing questions over its future commitment to renewables financing.
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Putting the onus on the producers
12 October 2012Recycling rates in the US have stalled – and municipalities don't have the financial resources to kickstart them. It's time to hold producers to account, says Conrad MacKerron
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PwC mulls ditching 2°C global warming target
12 October 2012PwC is considering dropping the 2°C global warming target that underpins its assessment of international progress towards decarbonisation, in recognition of the decreasing likelihood of the crucial goal being met.
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PRI to simplify planned reporting requirements
12 October 2012The Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) is to ease its planned mandatory reporting requirements, following feedback from investor signatories that the framework was too complicated and presumptive, its chairman has said.
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CCS activity moves to China – report
12 October 2012Several new early-stage carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects have been identified in China this year, but development of the technology needs to accelerate dramatically for global emission reduction targets to be met, according to a Global CCS Institute report.
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SolarWorld laments loophole in China solar tariff decision
11 October 2012The US Commerce Department has created a "significant loophole" in failing to impose penalties on all Chinese solar imports, according to the coalition of US solar manufacturers that brought the original complaint.
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Air Liquide issues first major corporate SRI bond
11 October 2012French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide has seen huge demand for a €500 million ($646 million) corporate bond with socially responsible investment (SRI) credentials.