Analysis

  • A development agenda

    02 October 2017

    South Africa's largest asset owner, the GEPF, owns more than 10% of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange giving it immense influence over its portfolio companies to bring about environmental and transformative change. Joe Walsh reports

  • Rebooting the carbon markets

    28 September 2017

    Across the globe, regulators are doubling down on their commitment to carbon trading, despite recent market setbacks. Graham Cooper reports

  • Why pressure is mounting for banks to address climate change

    26 September 2017

    Investors are increasingly focusing on how lenders are managing climate risks, says Alexander Erzini Vernoit

  • Demonstrating positive impact for mainstream investment strategies

    25 September 2017

    Chris Greenwald explores some innovative approaches to expand SDG-aligned impact investing opportunities to a wider range of asset classes and investors.

  • Winners revealed in voluntary carbon poll

    25 September 2017

    Developments in international policy, new standards and the promise of future demand from the aviation industry are pushing the voluntary carbon market forward, the top firms in Environmental Finance's 2017 rankings say

  • The dawn of a new age for reporting?

    22 September 2017

    The TCFD has challenged companies to up their game on reporting climate-related risks. But how will the market respond, asks Peter Cripps

  • ESG indexes: in the sweet spot

    20 September 2017

    Billions have flowed into funds tracking ESG indexes or low-carbon indexes in recent months. What are the innovations that will drive further growth, asks Peter Cripps

  • HLEG - where are we now and what's next?

    18 September 2017

    The following is an abbreviated version of a speech given by Aviva Investors' Steve Waygood at Environmental Finance's inaugural Green Equities conference

  • How private finance can raise efficiency in conservation markets

    12 September 2017

    Private finance can provide efficient net gains in biodiversity through the OTC offset market, say Jenni Laininen and Brent Matthies.

  • Q&A: Why Swiss Re chose ESG benchmarks

    07 September 2017

    The group's chief investment officer, Guido Fürer, explains why he feels that adopting the ESG benchmarks has been the most meaningful and strategic step in its journey to integrate ESG considerations