Analysis

  • Supervising an orderly transition

    21 January 2019

    Why is the Bank of England increasingly focusing on climate change? Sarah Breeden explains its approach to Peter Cripps

  • Larry's letter: do you prefer the real news, or the fake?

    17 January 2019

    BlackRock was stung by a fake news stunt that highlighted its sluggish movement on climate change, says Peter Cripps

  • Q&A: The TEG's report on climate-related reporting

    17 January 2019

    Elena K. Johansson talks to experts about the implications of a report by the EU's Technical Expert Group (TEG) on Sustainable Finance on disclosures for companies and investors.

  • The tragic V sign

    14 January 2019

    A radical rethink of land management and agricultural policy is required to help combat further biodiversity loss, says Sarasin's Henry Boucher

  • European Commission provides the sustainability weapon... ammunition to follow

    11 January 2019

    Investment professionals have given a mixed reaction to draft EU rules on integrating sustainability in the fiduciary duty of investment firms and insurers. These rules are tied to another piece of legislation currently being designed and whose outcome could lead to significant change… or further greenwashing. Vincent Huck reports

  • The 12 themes set to shape 2019

    04 January 2019

    What are the areas to watch for responsible investing in 2019, asks Peter Cripps

  • Environmental Approval Regulations: Why investors should take note

    28 December 2018

    A legal ruling in Germany could set a precedent that accelerates European coal divestment, argues Kim Schumacher

  • Fast food, long-term problems

    28 December 2018

    Investor focus on fast food companies is set to grow as a result of climate change and other environmental risks, say Brooke Barton and Aarti Ramachandran

  • Banks eye opportunities in the circular economy

    21 December 2018

    Several recent initiatives suggest the financial sector is starting get to grips with the concept of a ‘circular economy’, says Graham Cooper

  • Profile: James Gifford

    19 December 2018

    UBS's impact expert talks to Peter Cripps