Explore commentary on climate and energy policy and the financial policies required in the transition to a green economy
The BoE recently tested the UK’s largest banks and insurers on how prepared they are for financial risks caused by climate change. Sam Woods reviews the results
Climate capital and the transition to net zero Read More »
Climate finance is treated as a form of aid support. Saliem Fakir argues that a shift is needed to investment support that would economically transform Africa
Climate finance and development Read More »
Martijn Groot considers the reasons why ESG data integration is the key for finance firms
ESG: a deeper shade of green? Read More »
Jon Cunliffe reflects on the key lessons he has learnt about financial stability and highlights longer-term issues such as climate change and crypto
Recollections on financial stability Read More »
Andrew Bailey sets out the work the Bank of England is doing on climate change to ensure firms address climate risks, using the power of disclosure to incentivise change
Laying the foundations for a net zero financial system Read More »
To accelerate the low-carbon transition in capital markets investors need trustworthy sustainability data. Alexander Lehmann says regulators should remain alert to misconduct in capital markets
Better sustainability data needed Read More »
IFCs facilitate the efficient flow of capital required by the global economy. Phil Graham argues that they are ready to support the transition to sustainable investing
The inherent value of IFCs toward more sustainable finance Read More »
René Karsenti and Apostolos Thomadakis argue that financing the energy transition requires a comprehensive shift in how the financial system works
The green transition, finance and biodiversity: aim high, shoot higher Read More »
Klaas Lenaerts, Simone Tagliapietra and Guntram Wolff explore whether decarbonisation and economic growth are compatible to reach net zero by 2050
Can climate change be tackled without ditching economic growth? Read More »
Alexander Lehmann says the proposed EU green bond standard will be less prone to ‘greenwashing’, and the widest possible set of issuers and jurisdictions should be encouraged to use the standard
Sensible implementation could define a new asset class Read More »
