Investment

From green jobs galore to the power of Icelandic volcanoes, we run down the top green business stories of the week

Major report will urge developers to boost collaboration and develop standardised contracts

Rise in offsetting takes volumes purchased to $576bn and helps avoid downward price trend seen in EU markets

Report finds market is 'broader and deeper' than previously thought and could encompass another $500bn

New analytics team to serve a growing demand for pension funds to reduce their exposure to energy-intensive sectors

Expert panel latest to call for higher emission targets and setting aside credits from auction

DECC figures show renewable industry announcements in 2011/12 of confirmed and planned investments could create 20,800 jobs

Comparison website signs power purchase agreement to receive cheaper green energy while installer takes feed-in tariff

Private equity house says there are no plans to float the renewable energy developer

Worries gas may be preferred to renewables sees UK fall down ranking of world's most attractive countries for clean energy investment