Peter Cripps

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

Climate as well as tech stocks will offer growth in 2021, says M&G

NNIP joins Axa IM in ditching State Bank of India green bonds

NN IP's green bond portfolios have joined AXA Investment Managers in selling green bonds issued by State Bank of India (SBI) in protest about reports it is planning to support the construction of a giant coal mine.

Axa IM ditches State Bank of India green bonds amid Carmichael coal furore

Q&A with Sweden's central bank on sustainability and QE

Albina Soultanaeva, deputy head of markets department at Riksbank, answers some questions on its plans to incorporate sustainability considerations into its corporate bond buying programme

Green bond comment, December 2020: Should the UK issue a green gilt? Not necessarily

A green bond can help to shine a spotlight on a credible transition strategy. But it cannot substitute for one, argues Peter Cripps