Michael Hurley

Sustainalytics draws up Covid-19 social bond criteria

Impact funds well placed to ride out financial volatility - Hermes

EU launches consultation on updated sustainable finance strategy

The European Commission has opened a consultation on proposals for its 'renewed' sustainable finance strategy.

UN calls for investor action in coronavirus response

The UN has called for some of the world's largest investors to join efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, to respond to what it says is the greatest test since the organisation was founded, and to help "rebirth society as we know it".

Coronavirus is wake-up call for healthcare investment - Candriam

The coronavirus pandemic is an urgent wake-up call to investors and governments to significantly increase investment in healthcare, according to Candriam.

Impact investors set to launch Covid-19 funds - Phenix Capital

Impact fund managers appear set to launch a swathe of strategies that aim to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Phenix Capital.

Institutional impact funds hit €245bn, says Phenix Capital

Bond issuers get coronavirus guidance from ICMA

Guidance on how social bond issuers can contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic has been published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

UNEP FI publishes 'groundbreaking' impact measurement tools

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a pair of tools to help the private sector better measure and manage the impact of its financing and business activities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Investors ask Drax for clarity on Just Transition plans

Aviva, BMO and the Church of England Pensions Board are among investors that have asked Drax to more clearly demonstrate how it will support its workers in the energy transition, Environmental Finance can reveal.