L&G steps up pressure on corporate governance standards
by Graham Buck
Legal & General Investment Management says investors should walk away from companies not actively trying to improve.
Sustainable Funding/Investment
Solar projects make progress in attracting investors
by Graham Buck
Funding levels in the first quarter of 2019 were up only modestly on last year, but the industry is on stronger footing.
BBVA issues blockchain-based €35m green bond
by Graham Buck
Spain’s BBVA announced the launch of the first blockchain-backed platform for structured green bonds.
World’s top green businesses revealed in CDP A List
by Bija Knowles
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
EC steps up effort on green finance and climate disclosures
by Bija Knowles
The European Council has announced two proposals that aim to bring finance more in line with the objectives of the Paris agreement
US corporates brace for financial impact of climate change
by Bija Knowles
Firms are increasingly aware of the damaging effect climate change will have on them – not just financially but on reputation
Climate change will be key focus for regulators in 2019
by Bija Knowles
Extreme weather events in recent years have highlighted how financial risks associated with climate change can affect businesses
Global CEO concerns are shifting and their future focus is…
by Jack Large
More worried about geopolitics, climate change and security, less worried about growth, as sustainability becomes essential new focus
Investors call for better EU corporate reporting rules
by Bija Knowles
Corporate reporting must deliver better climate change and environmental information to financial markets, say group of EU investors
Issuers must act now to address non-financial disclosure gap
by Bija Knowles
Non-financial disclosures are becoming increasingly essential to institutional investors' decision-making, according to a study by EY
Financial reporting should embed key sustainability data
by Bija Knowles
Business has made important progress in improving reporting on key environmental and social goals but much more needs to be done
Why green bonds are an essential treasury tool
by Bija Knowles
A study shows that green bonds create long-term value for corporate issuers and also reduce their environmental footprint
Reporting on sustainability factors just got easier
by Bija Knowles
The SASB has codified the first industry-specific sustainability accounting standards covering 77 industries
How to make climate change a priority for CFOs and investors?
by Jack Large
How can investors and CFOs be persuaded that sustainable investment is urgent and necessary to manage risks of climate change?
Total US bank crisis related fines exceed $330 billion: Are banks all bad?
by Jack Large
They also do good stuff as well, but are they essential?
CFO involvement in sustainability set to increase
by Bija Knowles
CTMfile speaks to Nico Fettes, CDP Europe, about its green ratings initiative and how data requirements will affect CFOs and treasury
Green evaluations - time to turn over a new leaf?
by Jack Large
S&P Global Ratings Green Evaluations are essential in benchmarking your green performance and your green bonds
Businesses taking lead in climate change response in US and UK
by Jack Large
Key lessons in issuing a green bond. Climate change concerns in both corporates and consumers are igniting private-sector clean-energy acceleration
Green and sustainable finance starting to actually save money/increase returns
by Jack Large
#ACTAC18: This year’s discussion showed how the move to green finance is accelerating BUT much more needs to be done
What goals should corporate treasury set itself to cut carbon impact?
by Jack Large
No travel? More efficient systems and supply chains? Improved payment systems? What else?
Easier responsible investing with more customizable and detailed analysis
by Jack Large
Thomson Reuters boosts ESG monitoring and socially responsible investing capabilities in Eikon
How sustainability programmes deliver
by Jack Large
Sustainability is vital for company and global community survival, yet many don’t really commit. Learn how Pearson’s holistic sustainability programme and framework delivers commercially world-wide.
Will 2017/18 be your year of sustainable finance? How will you contribute?
by Jack Large
European Union to take the lead on climate change action, but what is your CFO and corporate treasurer doing about it?
How much does ethical banking matter to you?
by Kylene Casanova
If one of your relationship banks was investing unethically or involved in a banking scandal, would your company end its relationship with that bank?