Analysis

• Capitalising on carbon reporting

  06 September 2010

  Many organisations will recognise that the measurement and reporting of carbon represents a corporate 'good'. But they may not be clear on the benefits and objectives, or indeed where to begin. Alan Waller and Natalie Francis explain

• A broader view of environmental investing

  06 September 2010

  Tokenistic investments in clean-tech funds are not enough – pension funds should urgently address environmental risk and opportunities across their entire portfolios, says Matthew Kiernan

• How methane could power Rwanda

  06 September 2010

  Sarah Rundell reports from Rwanda on a potentially transformative project to tap underwater methane for electricity generation

• Certainty is key to growth

  06 September 2010

  The downward trend of Europe's renewable incentive schemes has spooked investors, with growing uncertainty intensifying the concern. Charlotte Dudley reports

• Meeting the integration challenge

  06 September 2010

  Rising levels of renewable energy penetration mean that grid operators are demanding higher standards from clean power producers – presenting challenges to technology providers and opportunities to investors. José Luis Rodrigues Amenedo explains

• A gathering of black swans

  06 September 2010

  With federal cap-and-trade legislation off the table, many US emitters perceive their exposure to climate policy to have decreased. But climate risks – and business opportunities – have in fact risen, argues Mark Trexler

• A victory not worth winning

  06 September 2010

  US coal miners, oil refiners and the country's Chamber of Commerce are, no doubt, congratulating themselves on a job well done, says Mark Nicholls

• Building infrastructure without bricks

  06 September 2010

  A climate bill may be on ice in Congress but, elsewhere in Washington, work is under way to build the infrastructure upon which markets for carbon – and other environmental commodities – will rely. Jeffrey Fort explains

• Greener days ahead

  06 September 2010

  The private equity industry has grasped the clear business case that underpins better environmental management – and is moving quickly, says Tom Murray

• A tale of two sectors

  23 July 2010

  Chinese policy towards its wind and solar industries has taken different paths – promoting wind at home first, while encouraging solar exporters. But structural issues are looming for both sectors. Joshua Speckman reports