Elena K. Johansson

Articles by Elena K. Johansson

  • Three groups dominate Japanese fossil fuel finance, report says

    11 September 2018

    Three financial institutions have been the driving motor powering Japan's fossil fuel industry, according to a study by Dutch research company Profundo.

  • People Moves: Barclays, Mirabaud Asset Management and Quaero Capital

    07 September 2018

    Barclays has expanded its green banking team with a new employee and an appointment. Victoria Land (maiden name Clarke) will lead debt capital markets origination in socially responsible investing (SRI) and green bonds as director from November. Rhian-Mari Thomas has been appointed as global head of green banking.

  • Willis Towers Watson develops 'mainstream' ESG strategy with MSCI

    06 September 2018

    Willis Towers Watson has developed a “mainstream” equity environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

  • Brunel selects Hermes EOS for engagement

    05 September 2018

    Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services (EOS) to provide voting and engagement services.

  • Green bonds round-up, 5 September 2018

    05 September 2018

    German real estate bank, Deutsche Hypothekenbank, has issued its second €500 million ($580 million) green Pfandbrief.

  • Climate action 'could bring $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030'

    05 September 2018

    Bold action to address climate change can generate $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030, according to a report which described action to address greenhouse gas emissions as "the growth story of the 21st century".

  • Optimism trumps uncertainty

    04 September 2018

    The market for carbon offsets remains buoyant, despite regulatory uncertainty. Elena K. Johansson talks to winners of our annual Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings to find out why.

  • Free climate scenario tool launched

    03 September 2018

    A free-to-use online tool has been launched to help investors identify climate transitions risks in equity and fixed income portfolios over multiple future scenarios.

  • People Moves: CISL, RCG, ATP, CalPERS, Global Wind Service and Earth Capital Partners

    31 August 2018

    Martin Porter and Ursula Woodburn have been appointed to senior roles in Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's (CISL) policy team, to strengthen its European presence in the Brussels office.

  • Sustainable finance has yet to be fully integrated in Germany's banks, says report

    28 August 2018

    While sustainable finance hasn't reached the core business of Germany's financial institutions, the topic has attracted attention of the majority of its C-suite, a report claims.