Interviews
August 24, 2023
VCMI: Flexibility in claims code could encourage more companies to act on net zero
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative’s Mark Kenber discusses how its claims code of practice aims to improve waning confidence in the credibility of carbon...
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August 8, 2023
Why ProLogium’s gigafactory is in Europe, not the US
Europe chief Gilles Normand explains why the region proved a greater draw than the US Inflation Reduction Act for the Taiwanese battery company. As the...
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July 26, 2023
Global community is ‘ill-equipped’ to tackle climate change, says AIIB VP
The AIIB’s Danny Alexander says the multilateral development bank will approve $50bn of climate finance by 2030. The world is not ready to address climate...
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June 27, 2023
FMO: supporting ESG developments in emerging markets
The Dutch lender is unlocking SME potential in Egypt, the Sahel, Palestine and beyond. In the world of development finance, FMO stands out for being firmly...
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June 22, 2023
Divestment is banks’ best tool for net zero
Climate pledges and greenwashing regulation are a distraction from concrete divestment targets, according to Hans Stegeman, chief economist at Triodos Bank. Temperature records on land...
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June 7, 2023
SEB combats greenwashing with measurable indices
The Nordic bank has developed a carbon exposure index to measure its climate transition progress, and suggests that all companies need to develop their own...
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May 22, 2023
Enel calls for better rules to green the grid
Viviana Vitto argues remuneration should be based on total expenditure, not just capex. Over the years, Enel has transformed itself from a traditional utility into a renewables leader. Its 59...
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May 17, 2023
Africa needs new climate adaptation financing, says IMF regional head
Economic expectations vary across African countries – but what unites them is that they are all “at the brutal receiving end of climate change”, says IMF Africa director Abebe Aemro...
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May 15, 2023
Digitisation urgently needed to address pace of EU green transition
The EU needs to embrace digitalisation and adopt a data charter if it is to act fast enough to tackle emissions, says Siemens's Thomas Kiessling. The EU Green Deal and...
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January 18, 2023
Looking into Africa’s new voluntary carbon market
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet's Joseph Nganga talks about the new Africa Carbon Markets Initiative, which his organisation is supporting. The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative — a venture...
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January 4, 2023
Indonesia eyes ditching coal to become sustainable battery hub
Indonesia’s investment minister Bahlil Lahadalia discusses the country’s outlook for electric vehicles amid big-ticket investments. For years, Indonesia has missed a trick. It has the world’s biggest nickel reserves, at...
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