Analysis

  • Bank of China transition bond a 'missed opportunity'

    12 January 2021

    The Bank of China transition bond was ground-breaking in its claims to align with the newly launched transition finance recommendations, reports Ahren Lester, but experts judged the transaction as failing to live up to its promise and ambition

  • In conversation with Insure our Future's Peter Bosshard

    11 January 2021

    The coordinator of the campaign group Insure our Future (formerly Unfriend Coal), Peter Bosshard, looks at progress made in 2020 and highlights the roadmap for 2021. Interview by Vincent Huck

  • 'Happily surprised': Private sector has taken ESG seriously

    08 January 2021

    It is a misconception that private equity firms are not focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, Apex ESG Ratings boss Andy Pitts-Tucker tells Ahren Lester, but many need help in collecting ESG data and turning it into action

  • Impact: Six areas to watch in 2021

    07 January 2021

    A legal framework for impact, harmonisation of reporting frameworks and the rise of impact indexes could shape 2021, writes Michael Hurley

  • The outlook for impact

    06 January 2021

    Cliff Prior outlines the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment's priorities for 2021. Michael Hurley reports

  • Creating a clear path for mandatory reporting

    04 January 2021

    The UK government's climate disclosures roadmap is welcome because it is clear about why this move to mandatory must happen, says Yen Pei Chen

  • Communication on EU ESG regulation needs to improve, says Refinitiv

    04 January 2021

    Communication around the EU's sustainability regulations must improve to show they are 'not scary', Refinitiv's Elena Philipova tells Ahren Lester

  • The Future of Good: Can companies drive positive change in the post-pandemic world?

    01 January 2021

    Institutional investors can help companies adopt resilient strategies to avoid a replica of the Covid-19 crisis that they can ill afford, writes Nicola Bonucci

  • Green bond comment January 2021: Carmichael coal mine furore heralds next wave of market evolution

    31 December 2020

    An investor rebellion over financing a coal mine could herald a new dawn for the green bond market, writes Peter Cripps

  • ESG infrastructure takes root in Russia

    31 December 2020

    Russia has established a framework to 'green' the Russian economy, writes Alexey Miroshnichenko

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