Voluntary carbon markets: the what, why and how

With the London Stock Exchange on track to launch a carbon market, Atharva Deshmukh examines why this approach is becoming popular and highlights the issues and challenges.

Can financial regulators save the planet?

As the SEC faces accusations it is becoming a ‘climate regulator’, questions are being asked as to whether financial watchdogs can do both jobs.

Deforestation and its role in net zero

As the business risks of deforestation become more apparent, policymakers are tightening demands on both companies and investors.

NYC comptroller accuses BlackRock of ‘backtracking’ over climate commitments

ESG battle between US red and blue states continues with Brad Lander’s letter to Larry Fink.

In conversation with LGIM’s head of climate solutions

Nick Stansbury sees evidence of optimism but argues a drastic acceleration of capital allocation is required to create a net-zero world.

Hendrik du Toit: ‘We’re at a tipping point, akin to the industrial revolution’

The founder and CEO of asset manager Ninety One talks to Peter Findlay about the GFANZ Africa Network, how to put a price on pollution and transition planning.

Investors call on UK government to uphold net-zero ambition

New UK prime minister is under pressure to maintain focus on net zero and climate policy.

California signs sweeping climate policy package

Governor Gavin Newsom’s measures include a target to achieve carbon neutrality as a state by 2045.

‘World’s biggest’ carbon removal deal signed

The deal between Drax Group and Respira International covers two million metric tonnes of carbon

$39trn coalition urges ‘more ambitious’ climate action pre-COP27

More than 500 institutional investors have agreed a statement calling for government action ahead of COP27.

Gas infrastructure spending in Asia risks net zero and investors alike

Markets in Asia are maintaining spending on gas infrastructure, cementing the fossil fuel’s place in domestic power grids for decades to come.

Non-profits express concern over banks’ Race to Zero compliance

SAP strategist optimistic about progress on carbon data networks

Samsung Electronics unveils net-zero strategy

‘Dramatic increase’ in stress testing predicted

Survey suggests that climate risk is a significant factor in driving the surge in spending on pension fund stress testing and scenario modelling.