Analysis

  • Climate adaptation: a 'missed opportunity' in sustainable bonds

    12 August 2024

    Climate adaptation is finding its feet in the sustainable bond market, but Craig Davies says opportunities are being missed to turn risk into investment. Ahren Lester reports

  • Sustainable bond 'maturity wall' to reshape market

    09 August 2024

    With $1 trillion of sustainable bonds approaching maturity, will their issuers return to the market, asks Ahren Lester

  • Six ways to transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals

    08 August 2024

    The UN Global Framework on Chemicals provides a roadmap for investors on shifting away from harmful chemicals, write Caroline Boden, Rachel Crossley and Alexandra MacPherson

  • The new UK government mustn't ignore energy efficiency

    06 August 2024

    The Labour government has a unique chance to transform the UK's energy landscape - but it cannot afford to overlook existing inefficiencies, writes Jonathan Maxwell

  • Natixis CIB: Transition will be a key growth driver

    05 August 2024

    The French bank feels it is ahead of the game on ESG and hopes the transition to a net zero-carbon economy will help fuel its growth plans, Mohamed Kallala tells Peter Cripps

  • The Global South can't beat climate change without voluntary carbon markets

    02 August 2024

    Voluntary carbon markets can mobilise private finance more effectively and at scale, and must be seen as part of any inclusive climate finance architecture, writes Marissa Lee

  • Lending support in the transition

    01 August 2024

    ING wants other banks to use its approach to judging companies' transition plans. Robert Spruijt explains why to Michael Hurley

  • What investors want from COP16

    31 July 2024

    With less than 100 days until COP16 in Colombia, investors say attention must turn to the implementation of targets. Genevieve Redgrave reports

  • The SBTi must take decisive action on Scope 3

    31 July 2024

    The organisation must not leave carbon project developers and buyers in limbo, argues Simon Turek

  • Green enabling: opening Pandora's Box?

    29 July 2024

    Guidelines on how to define 'green enabling activities' are pushing the boundaries of sustainable finance, Orith Azoulay tells Peter Cripps