Peter Cripps

'Strong ESG rating helps' Africa's biggest renewables deal

The process of securing Africa's biggest renewable energy deal was smoothed by the company being acquired having an outstanding ESG rating, it was claimed.

Bank of England to explore whether climate capital requirements needed

The Bank of England said it will "explore whether changes to the macroprudential framework might be appropriate" to help protect against climate risks,...

ISO sustainable finance 'could be as significant as ISSB'

A new ISO standard on sustainable finance could be as important a development as the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) forthcoming standards, it was claimed.

'Our role in the transition goes beyond labelled bonds'

Luxembourg Stock Exchange has a role to play in providing transparency on net zero plans, its CEO Julie Becker tells Peter Cripps

Private equity ESG Data Convergence Initiative appoints BCG

S&P launches environmental commodities index

Federated Hermes 'will use its say-on-climate votes'

Federated Hermes' EOS stewardship platform has defended say-on-climate votes, after an asset manager said it would abstain from taking part over concerns they might limit investors' ability to challenge strategies in the future.

Federated Hermes' EOS to ramp up engagement on biodiversity

Federated Hermes' stewardship service provider EOS is to ramp up its engagement on biodiversity this year, and has set the ball rolling by writing to 20 companies on the issue.

Carney: More capital must be allocated to help dirty companies transition

The bulk of capital needs to flow to companies that are not yet aligned with the goals of the Paris climate agreement but need investment to help them shift, Mark Carney has said.

ISSB standards to be ready by year-end, and will reference EU's

Eagerly anticipated global standards for sustainability reporting will be available at the start of next year, and will reference the EU's standards.