Analysis

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

Suzano: Sustainable bonds, rather than loans, is where the greenium is

The Brazilian firm has switched from green bonds to sustainability-linked bonds, and found the move has lowered its borrowing costs, Marcelo Bacci tells Madeleine Jenkins

A view to COP26: Targets and timeframes

More investors must set net-zero targets ahead of the climate summit, says Jack Balsdon

Triodos to avoid UK green bond amid 'blue' hydrogen inclusion

With the inaugural UK sovereign green bond expected this week, Dutch sustainable investor Triodos has decided not to invest in the issue amid concerns around the use of proceeds - in particular, the inclusion of 'blue' hydrogen. Ahren Lester reports