Peter Cripps

Articles by Peter Cripps

  • Green bond comment, November 2019: A market in transition

    06 November 2019

    The sustainability bond markets are in a state of creative chaos and are evolving in order to stay relevant, argues Peter Cripps

  • Green bonds California 2019

    06 November 2019

    The conference discussed a range of themes, including the California wildfires and what is the point of a label. Peter Cripps reports

  • World Bank launches sovereign ESG data portal

    30 October 2019

    The World Bank has launched a free online platform that provides users with sovereign-level environmental, social and governance (ESG) data.

  • California wildfires: utilities get to grips with burning issue

    29 October 2019

    As wildfires continue to rage in California, utilities can take action that will stop them being part of the problem. Peter Cripps reports

  • Seafood Stewardship Index launched

    23 October 2019

    An index has been launched that ranks 30 of the most influential seafood companies on their commitments, transparency and performance in relation to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • CalSTRS plans $300m green bond

    23 October 2019

    A $300 million green bond issue is planned to fund a new office building to be constructed by the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).

  • Can you really make an impact in listed equities?

    21 October 2019

    One of the big debates among impact investors is about whether listed equities investments can really help meet the SDGs. Peter Cripps reports

  • Enel's sustainability bond was greenwashing, says Nuveen

    18 October 2019

    Enel's innovative €2.5 billion sustainability-linked bond has been branded greenwashing by Nuveen, one of the biggest investors in green bonds.

  • ESG in Fixed Income featuring Green bonds Americas conference 2019

    14 October 2019

    The conference attracted 300 delegates this year, as the discussion broadened out to cover sustainability in the overall fixed income market. Michael Hurley and Peter Cripps report

  • Enel's SDG-linked bond strategy 'doesn't mark the demise of the green bond market'

    11 October 2019

    Banks and investors have dismissed claims that the green bond market faces an uncertain future following the issue of Enel's €2.5 billion Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) linked bond.