Ahren Lester

Articles by Ahren Lester

  • UBS, Aon launch £700m climate transition equity fund

    30 March 2022
  • EU ETS extension to shipping a 'game-changer' for industry

    29 March 2022

    The extension of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) to include shipping will be a "game-changer" for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction trajectory for the industry...

  • Abu Dhabi launch 'first' regulated carbon credit exchange

    29 March 2022
  • ESMA recommends EU tightens carbon market monitoring

    28 March 2022

    European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recommended that the EU improve transparency and tighten monitoring of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in order to "maintain orderly markets".

  • HSBC urges investors to support under threat social bond market

    28 March 2022

    HSBC has urged investors to continue to support the social bond market or else it is "under threat", after social investment dropped materially following a boost in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Mandatory EU GBS key to securing 'gold standard' status, says ISS ESG

    25 March 2022

    Making the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) mandatory might be the "key" to realise its international 'gold standard' potential over its voluntary standard rivals, says responsible investment advisory firm ISS ESG.

  • IBRD issues innovative 'pay-for-success' rhino bond

    25 March 2022

    The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has raised $150 million from a ground-breaking 'pay-for-success' sustainable development bond to support rhino conservation in South Africa.

  • Legal & General escalates assault on 'half-baked' climate plans

    24 March 2022
  • Loan round-up: Adani Green Energy, Select Energy Services, Auckland ... and more

    24 March 2022
  • Bond round-up: L'Oreal, Segro, Philippines, Telia, Lanxess ... and more

    23 March 2022