Peter Cripps

S&P Global makes over 9,000 ESG Scores publicly available

S&P Global has made its ESG scores on 9,200 companies free to view.

EU's sustainable financial disclosure regulation 'watered down'

The European Supervisory Authorities have been accused of watering down a key plank of the EU's sustainable finance action plan.

Mirova plans €1bn energy transition fund

Mirova has begun rattling the tin for an 'energy transition infrastructure' fund it hopes will raise more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) by the time it reaches final close.

Aviva threatens 30 big emitters with divestment

Circular economy funds grow and outperform in 2020

BlackRock's Fink targets net-zero

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has made the transition to a low-carbon economy the key theme of his annual letter, announcing a range of actions, including a demand for investee companies to adopt net-zero business plans.

'Post-Brexit, UK insurers should be allowed to up investments in sustainable assets' - Aviva

Funds of the year: BNP Paribas Energy Transition fund

The fund delivered a return of 165% in 2020. Peter Cripps reports.

Creating a clear path for mandatory reporting

The UK government's climate disclosures roadmap is welcome because it is clear about why this move to mandatory must happen, says Yen Pei Chen

Green bond comment January 2021: Carmichael coal mine furore heralds next wave of market evolution

An investor rebellion over financing a coal mine could herald a new dawn for the green bond market, writes Peter Cripps