Peter Cripps

Articles by Peter Cripps

  • 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

  • PACE fund secures $250m credit, eyes ABS

    18 May 2016

    A fund that finances Property Assessed Clean Energy (Pace) upgrades in the US has secured a $250 million credit facility, in a deal expected to pave the way for its first publicly issued asset-backed security (ABS).

  • New York Green Bank strikes four deals

    13 May 2016

    New York's Green Bank (NYGB) has closed four deals that are expected to help lead to the creation of up to $220 million in clean energy projects across the state.

  • Second opinion provider publishes thoughts on best practice

    11 May 2016

    A provider of second opinions on many green bonds has published its thoughts on best practice for issuers.

  • The green opportunity is 'almost as big as emerging markets'

    09 May 2016

    The value of companies' 'green revenues' is almost as big as the value of emerging markets, according to responsible investment pioneer Mark Makepeace, CEO of FTSE Russell.

  • Index innovator

    09 May 2016

    FTSE Russell's innovative new low-carbon index could be a taste of things to come, as the company gears up to launch a new data platform based on the transition to a low-carbon economy. Mark Makepeace talks to Peter Cripps