The rail industry is in the midst of a transformation from a system based on infrastructure created in the Victorian era to one fit for the 21st century Although the UK rail network is the fastest-growing in Europe in terms … Continue reading
With the Paris climate talks just days away with the aim of reaching a radical deal between countries to curb their greenhouse gas emissions, investors’ role in making this a reality is in the spotlight. After many years when environmental … Continue reading
As the Paris climate talks draw ever nearer, the Prince of Wales has warned that the time is now “to create the secure future we all want for our children and grandchildren”. Speaking (in a video message) at an event … Continue reading
When you sit down to enjoy your weekend cup of coffee, you probably give very little thought to where it comes from beyond being reassured that it comes from somewhere “exotic” – Colombia, maybe or Indonesia – even Ethiopia. Now … Continue reading
Renewable energy has long been seen as the energy of tomorrow – widely praised for its low carbon qualities but seen as too expensive compared to traditional forms of energy such as coal and gas. But new research says that … Continue reading
As the Paris climate talks loom ever closer and the prospects of a global deal become more real, the world’s biggest businesses are scrambling to show that they, too, are serious about tackling climate change. Even the fossil fuel giants … Continue reading
Despite rapid growth in renewables, China and India are far from ready or willing to lead the world on environmental issues. As the Paris climate conference draws ever nearer, and with it the prospect of a global agreement that all … Continue reading
Since the birth of the industrial revolution, the global economy has been based on a linear “take, make and waste” model. It was taken for granted that the resources needed to drive growth would be available forever. But it has … Continue reading
Sometimes seen as an alternative – rather than mainstream – investment, agriculture is tipped as a profitable place for investors to put their money. Food is one of our most basic needs and agriculture has been central to human existence … Continue reading
The climate bonds market has grown by a fifth in the last year to exceed half a trillion dollars for the first time – the total climate-aligned bonds universe now stands at $597.7 billion according to research by the Climate … Continue reading
