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Organizations such as NY Green Bank offer new ways to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. But concern lingers over how the Trump administration will impact demand.
by Keith Larsen
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The firm launched its first ESG index in 2001 to support morally driven investment decisions such as divesting from tobacco or fossil fuels. Now, it considers issues including biodiversity, climate change and pollution.
by Keith Larsen
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VanEck, which manages more than $43.4 billion in assets, has launched the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund for green bonds. What does this mean for the broader area of sustainable investing?
by Keith Larsen
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Investor groups are pressuring banks to divest from financing the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline. Will this be a jumping off point for more financial activism?
by Keith Larsen
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There have already been more shareholder resolutions related to environmental and social issues filed this year than in 2016, according to an annual review of proxy statements.
by Keith Larsen
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Demand for sustainable investments outstrips supply, says S&P Global VP Dmitri Sedov.
by Keith Larsen
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A recent report by Moody's Investor Services shows that green bond issuances reached record highs in 2016. Yet, many U.S. companies remain hesitant about them.
by Keith Larsen
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Are green banks actually successful in providing financing to customers for clean energy projects? A new report by the ACEEE suggests that it's hard to say.
by Keith Larsen
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Our reporter intern's inside account of what it's like to write about the business of sustainability when no government or financial regulations define what is or is not sustainable.
by Keith Larsen
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It's risky business, but few bother to consider the climate when making investments, says the Asset Owners Disclosure Project.
by Keith Larsen
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Large private equity firms have made strides in recent years, but have they gone far enough?
by Keith Larsen
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Morningstar's new sustainability ranking for mutual funds will be applied to 21,000 funds globally, but does the larger investment community even care?
by Keith Larsen
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What happens when two disruptive industries meet? Peer-to-peer lending is changing the way solar energy is being financed and invested.
by Keith Larsen
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Sustainability and environmental risks are transforming into financial risks for companies, but what information do investors actually care about?
by Keith Larsen
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In case you are behind on the latest research, the Report Report provides a snapshot of recent reports worth a look.
by Keith Larsen
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In case you are behind in reading the latest sustainability reports, the Report Report provides a snapshot of recent reports that are worth a look.
by Keith Larsen
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While the risks of climate change to investments might seem obvious to sustainability advocates, the potential opportunities may be less clear.
by Keith Larsen
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The hope is for COP21 to provide a better framework to transition to a low carbon economy. The reality remains to be seen.
by Keith Larsen
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Are companies actually starting to base decisions on natural capital? From Coca-Cola to China, this report tracks the signs of change.
by Keith Larsen
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Some companies are participating in a employee discount program on solar installation called SunShares. Will other companies join in?
by Keith Larsen
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A small but increasing number of publicly traded companies are integrating sustainability with executive compensation. But will others really follow?
by Keith Larsen
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Are sustainability-focused shareholders forcing Wall Street to to take environmental issues seriously, or is it business as usual?
by Keith Larsen
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Public companies must disclose anything that is material to investors. So why are environmental and sustainability risks still not being disclosed with financial information?
by Keith Larsen
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With some royal assistance from the Prince of Wales, companies like Unilever, Burberry and Marks & Spencer are embracing accounting for sustainability.
by Keith Larsen