French lender BNP Paribas has effectively ceased to participate in the issuance of bonds by the oil and gas sector, the bank confirmed at its AGM this week, in one of the most drastic pushbacks to fossil fuel lending so far
Swiss and French investors are casting a critical eye on corporate stewardship reports in a bit to enhance accountability ahead of the 2024 AGM season, Ethos Foundation revealed
An increasing number of countries and investors warm to the idea of more nuclear power but uncertainty around its role in meeting net-zero targets has reinforced old divisions
The surge in fossil fuel subsidies to counter the energy crisis has made their phaseout a priority at the COP28 climate summit and the EU appears to be paving the way
Pension funds are allocating capital to this emerging technology, but is it mature enough to provide an appropriate risk-return profile?
As pressure on companies to disclose their environmental impact grows, France is opting for a mandatory ‘Say on Climate’ law
Bonds could play a key role in the transition to net zero, but fixed income investors are facing new challenges
The world’s leading economies are in the firing line for their record subsidies to the fossil fuel industry, despite last year’s commitment to the 1.5 target
At the world’s first high-level summit on critical minerals, the voice of capital warrants an audience
The World Bank has announced a new initiative to attract investment to fund the energy transition in emerging markets.
Investors and regulators in Europe’s second-largest market are increasingly looking to introduce net zero-related motions