Archive

Slower approach to transition loan guidelines could prevent greenwashing, conference hears

The Loan Market Association said it is working with members, regulators and other market participants to put transition loan guidance in place although it may take some time, amid growing calls for clear and credible definitions for 'transition' activities, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Impact can deliver alpha for listed equities, new evidence finds

Impact investing can increase alpha within listed equities "under the right conditions", research by Schroders and Oxford University's Saïd Business School has found.

Defence sector should not be ruled out entirely by investors, says Aegon AM

Investors must be open-minded about defence spending by sovereigns, Aegon Asset Management has said, but ruled out inclusion of the sector within labelled bonds.

Suma crowds €250m support for Spanish fertiliser business

No need for transition label yet, say investors

There is currently no need for a transition label for sustainable bonds, but standardisation may be needed later down the line, investors told an Environmental Finance conference.

'SLLBs are a really interesting lever for SLL markets'

Sustainability-Linked Loan Bonds (SLLBs) provided a powerful lever for borrowers, lenders and investors to understand and enhance sustainability-linked loans (SLLs), an Environmental Finance event heard.

Why biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels are an investment opportunity

SAFs offer an immediate pathway to reducing aviation emissions, writes Annie Adeola Omojola

Better returns, greater impact, incredible scale: investors urged to back EM sustainable debt

Investors are missing opportunities by not allocating to emerging markets (EM), a conference heard.

China raises CNY6bn from 'milestone' debut sovereign green bond

China has raised CNY6 billion ($824 million) from a dual-tranche sovereign green bond, described as a "milestone" deal that could encourage other Chinese issuers to enter the market.

Adaptation investments need to prepare for more than 1.5°C of warming, warns Aberdeen

Investors need to be "realistic" that the ambition of the Paris Agreement to restrict warming to 1.5°C is probably going to be missed, Aberdeen told an Environmental Finance conference.