Finance & Investing
Behind data center giant Equinix's $3.7 billion investment in green bonds
With more than 230 data centers worldwide, Equinix is the first company in its industry to embrace a climate-neutral commitment. Read More
A growing appetite for disruption among food and beverage investors
Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental footprint of their diets, and markets for alternative meat and dairy products have grown rapidly. The SASB Standards Board at the Value Reporting Foundation has initiated a standard-setting project to evaluate how to better reflect these developments. Read More
The good, the bad and the urgent with climate finance in 2020
Last year developed nations were supposed to funnel $100 billion in climate finance to developing countries. What happened? Read More
Green bonds are beating all expectations in the post-pandemic recovery
Europe is leading the acceleration in green bond issues, while China and the U.S. are the most active markets. Read More
Private equity stakes its claim in sustainable investing
Private equity is starting to see meaningful opportunity in climate finance. Read More
Episode 278: Talking net zero, an ESG journey
A new campaign launched on Earth Overshoot Day this week focuses on celebrating proven and scalable solutions that should be a central part of the discussion at COP26 this fall. Read More
How SDG bonds could accelerate a green recovery
A proposed new financial instrument, SDG Accelerator bonds, could provide a de-risked way of issuing bonds to address the need for more sustainable development. Read More
Generate Capital gets $2 billion boost for 'sustainable infrastructure' projects
Since 2014, Generate has built a portfolio worth more than $2 billion, and it officially counts more than 1,000 corporate, municipal, academic and nonprofit customers. Read More
Moody's climate intelligence exec on finding opportunity in risk
Emilie Mazzacurati, founder of climate intelligence firm Four Twenty Seven, says systemic climate risk isn't adequately priced into investments. Read More
