Peter Cripps

Articles by Peter Cripps

  • Renewables investor sentiment hit by Brexit, in Europe as well as UK

    24 June 2016

    The UK's shock Brexit decision will hurt investor sentiment in clean energy projects in the EU as well as the UK, it was claimed today.

  • UK climate policy now uncertain

    24 June 2016

    The UK's climate policy was mired in doubt in the wake of the monumental vote to leave the European Union.

  • Northern Trust mulls low-carbon smart-beta product

    22 June 2016

    Northern Trust is considering launching a low-carbon smart-beta strategy, Environmental Finance has learned.

  • The changing climate for investors

    20 June 2016

    Just as the transition to a low-carbon economy is gathering pace, so are investors' responses.

  • 'The irresistible force'

    17 June 2016

    Investors are increasingly demanding that companies disclose material climate risks. CalPERS' Anne Simpson tells Peter Cripps why

  • GBPs rule against 'pure-play green bonds'

    16 June 2016

    Pure-play companies - those that derive most or all of their revenues from green activities - should not automatically label their bonds as green, according to a clarification in the latest iteration of the Green Bond Principles (GBPs).

  • BNP devises 'responsible dividend' strategy

    15 June 2016

    BNP Paribas Investment Partners (BNP PIP) has devised a new 'responsible dividend' strategy, which it says will enhance its socially responsible investment (SRI) fund range.

  • Prudential invests €150m to help solar fund reach first close

    14 June 2016

    Prudential has invested €150 million ($170 million) in a private equity fund that will invest in Italian solar plants.

  • Engie's notes to be removed from Barclays MSCI green bond index

    13 June 2016

    Engie's notes have been removed from the Barclays MSCI green bond index, following a long-awaited review of its rules.

  • Profile: Actis on why renewables make sense in emerging markets

    27 May 2016

    The private equity firm has found that when it comes to making energy investments in emerging markets, clean energy is the way forward. Peter Cripps reports