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Cautious optimism for TNFD despite challenges
08 March 2021After the success of the TCFD in driving focus on climate-related disclosures, the mood is upbeat that the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) can do the same for natural capital - despite awareness of the additional challenges it faces. Ahren Lester reports
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Advancing ESG in fixed income
08 March 2021The complexities of the bond market means it needs a different approach than equities, says Allison Walsh
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Taking off: The CA100+ aviation sector strategy
04 March 2021Climate Action 100+ has released its aviation sector strategy, setting out recommended investor expectations for airlines and aerospace companies. Marshall Geck, Rhoda Byrne and Dr Rory Sullivan explain.
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Green bond comment, March: Are green bond investors overly cautious about sustainability-linked bonds?
03 March 2021Interest in sustainability-linked bonds among investors has continued to grow, but green bond-focused investors have offered a more cautious reception to the innovative instruments, says Ahren Lester
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Stranded assets are a long-term risk for major fossil fuel exporters
03 March 2021The transition to a low-carbon economy could be a similar shock to oil revenue as occurred in 2013-2016 and again in 2018-2020, when two oil exporters defaulted, says Ed Parker.
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Shaping the UK's inaugural green gilt to maximise impact
02 March 2021In tomorrow's UK Budget statement investors will be looking out for details of the UK's maiden green bond. Simon Bentley shares his thoughts on how to make the issue a success.
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Comment: Follow the Money in aligning finance with nature's needs
25 February 2021In the first of his monthly columns for Environmental Finance, Simon Zadek outlines his five-point proposal for aligning major financial flows with nature outcomes
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A model for Future-Fit disclosure
23 February 2021Investors could benefit if a benchmark for 'Future-Fit' businesses achieves global uptake, Martin Rich tells Michael Hurley
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Comment: Is there really a green bubble?
22 February 2021Is the dramatic growth of renewables and other green stocks over the past year justified, or will it come crashing back down to earth, asks Peter Cripps
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Ecocide: prosecuting the destruction of ecosystems
19 February 2021There are growing calls for ecocide to be recognised as an offence under the Rome Statute, which would mean individuals - including the heads of companies - could find themselves prosecuted by the International Criminal Court, says Aidan Ellis
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