Analysis

Raise the bar on ESG, but not at the expense of P for poverty

Investments that lift people out of economic deprivation are as vital to the planet as those that lower the carbon footprint, promote health and safety and strengthen transparency, argues Carolyn Campbell

Sustainable investors remain cautious on UK green gilts

As the UK prepares to issue it second sovereign green bond after a record-breaking debut, sustainable investors continue to raise concerns about certain aspects of its green bond programme. Ahren Lester reports

Promises, promises ... asset managers and net zero - part two

The second part of this feature explores the power of engagement and why some investors do not want to sign up to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. Thomas Cox reports

Promises, promises ... asset managers and net zero commitments

Signing up to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative brings a plethora of challenges, but also a sketch of a pathway to a sustainable business model, writes Thomas Cox

ESG data and ratings face regulatory ramp-up

Regulators are bearing down on the ESG data industry, Environmental Finance's The Future of ESG Data conference heard. Peter Cripps reports

Price spikes put renewed focus on construction waste

The resource-intensive sector's approach to waste management has never been more important, says Benjamín Stimpson

Dedicated impact mandate for pensions 'could be key' to growth of market

Requiring pension funds to set aside a small part of their portfolio to invest for positive impact could help grow the market while still satisfying trustees' fiduciary duties, a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance heard. Michael Hurley reports.

Q&A with SEC's Allison Herren Lee

Ahead of her appearance at The Future of ESG Data conference, Commissioner Lee answers some questions about why the US Securities and Exchange Commission launched a consultation on climate reporting

How NDC Investment Plans can bring public and private sector together

Just maybe, debt capital markets can save the planet

In its latest report, WWF poses fundamental questions about the debt capital markets, examining their rapid progress in the last five years and anticipating their evolution through this crucial decade, write Margaret Kuhlow and Jochen Krimphoff