Analysis

  • In praise of cost-effective carbon markets

    30 December 2020

    Carbon markets offer the flexibility countries need to meet their NDCs, argues Jan-Willem van de Ven

  • The data provider hoping to put impact on the agenda

    29 December 2020

    The CEO of Util argues that ESG data is flawed, and measuring a company's impact on the Sustainable Development Goals can add a new dimension. Christopher Marchant reports

  • Are green bonds funding the transition?

    28 December 2020

    A new study shows weak link between companies' climate targets and green debt financing, say Gregor Vulturius and Heidi Tuhkanen

  • It's time to embrace Brazil's green economic bounce

    25 December 2020

    Government reforms and the urgent need to replace aging energy infrastructure is an opportunity to bolster Brazil's economy. The key is attracting inward investment to develop renewable capacity, argues Jamie Macdonald-Murray

  • Coal, Covid-19 and the rise of renewables

    18 December 2020

    The pandemic has given a boost to the energy transition, and it is unlikely that this trend will drop off as we move to a recovery, amid the realisation that renewables are much cheaper than 'dirty' energy sources, says Paul Flood

  • Green bond funds take varied approach to impact reporting

    17 December 2020

    As more green bond funds come to market, institutional investors are calling for more consistency and detail in their impact reports. Graham Cooper explains

  • China 'surprises' with plan to link with EU ETS

    16 December 2020

    Carbon market suggestions by Chinese officials on a global link and absolute emissions cap have surprised many, reports Ahren Lester, and indicate a rising ambition for the nationwide scheme under development

  • Water disruption: investment risk from multiple angles

    16 December 2020

    Water risk must be accounted for in investment portfolios today, not in 2030 or 2050, argues Julie Moret

  • Environmental markets buoyant despite pandemic

    16 December 2020

    The coronavirus pandemic rocked the markets, but the environmental theme looks set to be a long-term winner, says Peter Cripps

  • Carbon markets resist 2020's headwinds

    16 December 2020

    Cap and trade schemes were not immune to the pandemic, but growing support for climate policies helped them recover, the winners of the 2020 Market Rankings told Annabelle Palmer