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EBRD launches third environmental bond
19 May 2011The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its third environmental sustainability bond, bringing its total issuance since December 2010 to €29 million ($41.4 million).
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Global Carbon 2011
19 May 2011As the world's carbon market community prepares to meet at Carbon Expo in Barcelona, Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance's Global Carbon report considers the issues that will dictate whether the market grows – or stagnates – in the years to come
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Asia: ripe for clean-tech commercialisation
19 May 2011Clean-tech investors are beating a path to Asia – but opportunities there lie in commercialisation, not innovation, says Tom Whitehouse
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Europe's weather threatens power, wheat price hikes – Deutsche Bank
18 May 2011Continuing dry and warm weather in Europe could have "far-reaching impacts" on Europe's energy markets and, alongside drought in China, could push wheat prices higher, says Deutsche Bank.
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Solazyme ups IPO target to $184m
18 May 2011Californian algae biofuels company Solazyme is hoping to raise $184 million in its initial public offering, nearly double the firm's original target.
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UK aims to halve emissions by 2025
17 May 2011The UK government is proposing an ambitious and legally binding carbon target which could pave the way for emission reductions of "at least" 80% by 2050, and will continue to push the EU for deeper emission targets.
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Investors urge US to adopt California's 'clean cars' policies
17 May 2011The US government could significantly propel investments in the clean energy and energy efficiency sector by following California's lead in adopting stronger fuel economy and emissions standards through 2025, investment experts said.
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EU projects vie for carbon funding
17 May 2011EU member states have put forward 78 large-scale renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to compete for funds from the EU's NER 300 programme.
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Puma prices its environmental impact at €100m/year
16 May 2011Sportswear giant Puma says the environmental impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water consumption reached nearly €100 million ($142 million) in 2010. The firm sees valuation as a key step in integrating environmental, social and economic indicators into its broader business strategy.
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Japan's nuclear turnaround to prompt renewables rush – HSBC
13 May 2011Japan could increase installations of renewable power capacity by up to 3.5GW a year, HSBC Global Research calculates, as the country rethinks the role of nuclear power in the light of the Fukushima disaster.