Peter Cripps

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PCAF to relaunch standard ahead of COP26

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) is planning to relaunch its standard ahead of the COP26 climate summit in October.

NNIP's acquisition by Goldman 'a defeat for sustainable investing in Netherlands'

Goldman Sachs' purchase of Dutch insurer NN Group's investment management arm has been described by one market observer as "a defeat for sustainable investing in the Netherlands".

Biden's infrastructure bill given cautious cheer by investors

Investors in low-carbon infrastructure in the US have given a sweeping spending plan only a lukewarm reception, but policy tailwinds for climate-focused investors are growing, Peter Cripps writes.

The 12 key take-aways from the IPCC report, according to HSBC

This week's report on climate science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) should prove to be "yet another wake-up call for governments to set ambitious, credible climate targets that cover both mitigation and adaptation", according to HSBC.

How investors can support a circular economy for plastics

New engagement guidance will help investors ask the right questions of companies, argue Rebecca Chapman and Gerald Naber

IOSCO report suggests ways to mitigate 'risks' from ESG ratings [UPDATED]

Regulators may wish to focus more attention on the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, data products and providers, a draft report by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has suggested.

Freshfields 'landmark' report on impact launched

SEC appoints climate counsel

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed a climate counsel, as it looks to update its guidance on climate reporting

Carney: institutions to be asked 'are you in or out of GFANZ' pre-COP26