Analysis

• 10 years of the ESG effect

  09 June 2011

  FTSE's David Harris argues that there is growing evidence that responsible investment indexes are influencing corporate behaviour and, in some cases, indicating outperformance

• Mining for climate solutions

  02 June 2011

  John Drexhage argues that the mining and metals sector has plenty to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy

• A more level playing field

  01 June 2011

  The equitable distribution of Clean Development Mechanism projects has been a key concern since the Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997. But, contrary to received opinion, Africa and least-developed countries are no longer significantly under-represented, says Søren Lütken

• Can India find the finance?

  25 May 2011

  Renewable energy is set to play a vital role in helping India meet its soaring demand for power – but can it attract the international finance needed? Joshua Speckman reports

• Can the Equator Principles tackle climate change?

  24 May 2011

  The Equator Principles have transformed how the financial sector manages local environmental and social impacts – but can they transform its approach to climate risk? Jon Sohn and Kristen Miller consider the challenges

• Global Carbon 2011

  19 May 2011

  As the world's carbon market community prepares to meet at Carbon Expo in Barcelona, Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance's Global Carbon report considers the issues that will dictate whether the market grows – or stagnates – in the years to come

• Asia: ripe for clean-tech commercialisation

  19 May 2011

  Clean-tech investors are beating a path to Asia – but opportunities there lie in commercialisation, not innovation, says Tom Whitehouse

• Driving California's carbon price

  12 May 2011

  Carbon emitters in California are beginning to assess the likely impact of the state's AB 32 programme. Etienne Gabel examines the factors likely to drive its carbon price

• Sustainability reporting: the next level

  12 May 2011

  The Global Reporting Initiative is working on its fourth iteration. Lisa French explains the what, why and how of G4

• Assessing the EBRD 20 years on

  12 May 2011

  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has an explicit environmental mandate. But, 20 years after its creation, how is it doing? There's plenty of room for improvement, says Pippa Gallop of Bankwatch