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Carbon offsets can energise a just energy transition
May 23, 2023
The challenge of financing clean energy projects in India and other parts...
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Enel calls for better rules to green the grid
May 22, 2023
Viviana Vitto argues remuneration should be based on total expenditure, not just...
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Africa needs new climate adaptation financing, says IMF regional head
May 17, 2023
Economic expectations vary across African countries – but what unites them is...
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Digitisation urgently needed to address pace of EU green transition
May 15, 2023
The EU needs to embrace digitalisation and adopt a data charter if...
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More clarity needed over ESG-named funds
May 10, 2023
European asset managers need guidance on which fund names should be interpreted...
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Why shifts in energy transition policy are driving a new wave of legal disputes
May 4, 2023
An increase in litigation is a likely result of government measures to...
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How investors can reduce the risk of a nuclear conflict
25/04/2023
There is a moral and material imperative for socially responsible investors to help reduce nuclear risk by advocating on behalf of clients, says Etica Sgr's Aldo Bonati. The next meeting... Read more
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How do we get off the poor governance roundabout?
29/03/2023
In the light of recent bank failures, it appears that when it comes to the governance element of ESG, the practice is not matching the theory. How did we get... Read more
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Why TCFD reporting is meaningless without context
29/03/2023
The framework does not exempt companies that disclose to it from continuing to contribute to climate change, as a recent case involving one of Europe’s largest financial institutions shows. As... Read more
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Disclosure isn’t enough: It’s time to tax high-carbon investment
22/03/2023
The introduction of an investment emissions intensity tax to penalise investors based on the emissions their portfolios finance would challenge funds to match net zero declarations with actions. This is... Read more
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From green bonds to corporate finance for sustainability
16/03/2023
As the EU reaches agreement over proposals for a European green bond standard, market participants now need to focus on the main course — transition plans and company-level financing. Although... Read more
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