Graham Cooper

Voting opens for Environmental Finance's 21st Annual Market Rankings

Voting has begun in Environmental Finance's Annual Market Rankings - the largest and most closely watched survey of the world's environmental markets, which is now in its 21st year.

BMO GAM aims 'to boldly grow' its ESG impact

A key goal of BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) over the next 10 years is "to boldly grow the 'good' in business and life," said CEO Kristi Mitchem.

Rabobank adopts novel approach to sustainable finance frameworks

Rabobank has introduced a new structure for sustainable financing frameworks that facilitate the issuance of green and social bonds and other forms of sustainable debt.

Bond round-up: Novartis, Cades, EDF, Luxembourg, JP Morgan ... and more

BIS analysts propose green ratings for issuers rather than bonds

A system for rating bond issuers according to their emissions intensity has been proposed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

Potential EU green bond issuance faces three obstacles - HSBC

Three hurdles stand in the way of the European Union if it wishes to issue its own green bonds as part of its agreed €750 billion ($892 billion) Covid-19 recovery plan, according to HSBC.

Verra claims first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology

Verra, a leading developer of standards for the voluntary market in carbon credits, has released what it claims is the first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology approved under any major emissions reduction programme.

Diverging US/European ESG rules will affect risk-return profiles, warns Fitch

Differing approaches to regulating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations by pension funds is likely to lead to diverging risk-return profiles, Fitch Ratings has warned.

Digitalisation paves way for 'citizen-centred' finance

Digital technology should facilitate a transition from financial inclusion to citizen-centred finance, delegates to an Environmental Finance webinar* were told.

Covid-19 is first sustainability crisis of 21st century, says Pimco

The Covid-19 pandemic is arguably the first sustainability crisis of the 21st century, and is likely to help accelerate action among investors on long-term sustainability risks, according to Pimco.