Rob Langston

Articles by Rob Langston

  • Plastic pollution and AI energy use among ISS ESG key themes for 2025

    22 January 2025

    Plastic pollution, better understanding of natural systems, the energy challenge of artificial intelligence (AI), human rights and ESG accountability are likely to be key focus areas for investors in 2025, according to ISS ESG.

  • Sustainable investment industry prepares for Trump return

    20 January 2025

    The inauguration of Donald Trump as president for his second term in office has prompted the sustainable investment industry to consider the potential investment implications of his return.

  • Comment: NZAM and others must adapt or die

    15 January 2025

    Whether bodies such as NZAM will be able to prevent further departures remains to be seen, writes Rob Langston

  • NZAM halts activities in 'fit for purpose' review following BlackRock exit

    14 January 2025

    The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM) has launched a review to ensure it remains "fit for purpose in the new global context" following news of BlackRock's departure last week.

  • Delayed transition now most likely scenario, says Candriam

    09 January 2025

    "Waning political ambition" for the energy transition could slow progress but economic competitiveness and increased focus on energy security will make it an "unstoppable trend" for years to come, according to investor Candriam.

  • Nominations for EF Sustainable Debt Awards 2025 now open

    09 January 2025

    Nominations have opened for the 2025 Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards, recognising innovation in the green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond and loan markets.

  • Investor group sounds alarm as GFANZ drops Paris alignment requirement

    03 January 2025

    The decision by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) to broaden its membership requirement to include institutions that want to mobilise capital for the transition to a net-zero economy has raised concerns over its members' commitments to tackling climate change.

  • MSCI: Investors to intensify private markets focus in 2025

    02 January 2025

    A key trend for investors in 2025 could be a renewed focus on private markets, where energy transition opportunities can help hit net-zero portfolio targets, according to MSCI.

  • UK's FCA consults on sustainability disclosure for private company trading platform

    18 December 2024

    The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on sustainability disclosures it expects to require with the launch of its private companies trading platform, PISCES.

  • Winners of the 2024 IMPACT Awards revealed

    16 December 2024

    The winners of the 2024 Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards have been named.