Investment Banks
Inside BlackRock's multibillion-dollar climate-tech venture
The firms intend to commit a combined $600 million in initial capital to invest in multiple funds launched by the partnership. Read More
Can banks reverse course to become a solution to global deforestation?
Criticism of banks' financing of environmentally destructive industries continues to grow, but a new report argues they could play a critical role in protecting forests and driving climate action. Read More
The Federal Reserve’s new signals on climate change and risk
When the Fed moves — or even just talks about moving — people notice and the stock markets react. Read More
A message for all sustainability believers: Take a hard look from the outside
The "S" word isn't music to everyone's ears. Read More
Is BlackRock serious about sustainability?
There's some progress, but it's mostly on the margins. Read More
HSBC and Walmart launch green finance program to drive carbon cuts in retail supply chain
Under the program, Walmart will offer its suppliers favorable financing rates in return for progress on cutting emissions. Read More
What investors actually want from sustainability data
As the visible impacts of climate change become ever clearer, do investors have enough information to manage risk and capitalize on opportunities of a world in transition? Read More
ING’s quest to turn 'sustainable finance' into just … finance
Watch for more groundbreaking work on investing in supply chain resilience and the transition to a circular economy. Read More
World Bank renews U.N. Sustainable Development Goals bonds partnership
Collaboration between banking giants BNP Paribas and SYZ will see new equity bond offering that links returns to performance of companies advancing the SDGs. Read More
The math in climate finance isn't adding up
New analysis shows that banks are not transparent about their climate progress. Here's why that matters. Read More
