Standard Chartered pledges US$75bn to sustainable development goals
by Ben Poole
The bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030.
Corporate Governance
Commerzbank joins the Climate Bonds Partner Programme
by Ben Poole
The bank has been a signatory of the Green Bond Principles since 2014.
Deutsche Bank partners with the European Investment Bank on latest green bond
by Ben Poole
The two banks previously partnered on the world's first green bond in 2007.
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
by Ben Poole
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
by Ben Poole
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
Lloyds Bank rolling out corporate tools as part of carbon cutting pledge
by Ben Poole
The banking group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future.
Banking sector ‘active mindset’ key to accelerating response to climate crisis
by Ben Poole
BEI report outlines path to a greener future for banks.
Nasdaq solution seeks to simplify corporate ESG reporting
by Ben Poole
The platform aims to support corporate sustainability and the ESG reporting process for public companies.
“Greta Thunberg is saving the planet AND reshaping the global investment industry”
by Jack Large
Says major investor and adds that investors need to focus on the priorities of the millenials and GenZ
Top 10 investment themes for 2020
by Ben Poole
BNP Paribas' key investment themes for the year cover alternatives for low risk profile investors, global trends, and more.
US$200m climate debt fund launched by responsAbility
by Ben Poole
The fund is targeting the lack of access to clean power, particularly in areas of Africa and Asia.
Global green & ESG-linked loan volumes increased nearly 2.5 times in 2019
by Jack Large
Refinitiv LPC’s Year in ESG/Green Lending report also showed BNP was leading lender and largest deal was with Royal Dutch Shell
Goldman Sachs fossil finance policy shines spotlight on other US banks
by Ben Poole
The bank has ruled out thermal coal and Arctic oil projects, commits to exit coal mining.
EBA pushes for early action on sustainable finance
by Ben Poole
The EBA’s workplan on sustainable finance will focus first on key metrics and disclosure to support banks’ green strategies.
US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
by Ben Poole
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental, social and governance risks moves centre stage
by Jack Large
Fitch to use ESG approach in all published credit reports by mid-2020 as green investment booms
BNP Paribas announces complete coal exit and raises financing targets for renewable energies
by Ben Poole
The bank will cease all financing related to the thermal coal sector in 2030 in the EU and worldwide by 2040.
MAS US$2bn investments programme to support growth of green finance in Singapore
by Ben Poole
The first investment of the programme is a US$100m placement in the BIS Green Bond Investment Pool.
Barclays creates Sustainable and Impact Banking Group
by Ben Poole
The group centralises work with clients solving global ESG challenges, and with clients seeking sustainable financing.
MDOTM and Raiffeisen collaborate on AI and sustainable investing
by Ben Poole
AI will be used to deliver efficient portfolio construction.
ING provides world’s first sustainability improvement derivative to SBM Offshore
by Ben Poole
The bank says it is encouraging corporate ESG goals by providing financial incentives.
Sustainable investment is paying off and is the future
by Jack Large
Investors are tending to invest in companies with a strong ESG focus
THE UK: Things can only get worse or are there reasons to be cheerful?
by Jack Large
deVere Group, CEO: “Investors to move assets out of UK as economy ‘stumbles towards abyss” while Will Hutton says be cheerful .....
Money market funds step up focus on governance
by Graham Buck
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become more integrated into MMFs on both sides of the Atlantic