Carbon Accounting

Investment

Policymakers call on stock markets worldwide to embrace new climate risk disclosure guidance

Group of over 140 parliamentarians signal support for Financial Stability Board Task Force's climate reporting recommendations

clock 15 December 2016 • 2 min read

Carbon Accounting

Luxury giant Kering sews up science-based emissions targets

Owner of high-end fashion brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney has promised to cut emissions by 50 per cent by 2025

clock 15 December 2016 • 2 min read

Investment

Carney leads calls for private sector climate disclosure

Recommendations from influential task force call for renewed effort to tackle market failure through improved disclosure of the climate-related risks all firms face

clock 14 December 2016 • 5 min read

Investment

Carney-backed task force set to deliver far-reaching corporate guidance to tackle 'climate trifecta' of risks

Recommendations from climate risk task force led by Michael Bloomberg and backed by Mark Carney will today set out guidelines for voluntary disclosure by firms

clock 14 December 2016 • 4 min read

Buildings

The secret to greener schools: Flat pack walls and an open mind

BusinessGreen Building Technology of the Year award winner UK Energy Partners talks about its flagship low carbon Schoolhaus construction project

clock 13 December 2016 • 6 min read

Wind

Wind farms saved 36 million tonnes of carbon emissions over six years, study shows

University of Edinburgh analysis of National Grid figures shows greenhouse gas savings from wind farms bigger than previously thought

clock 12 December 2016 • 2 min read

Risk

Is a lack of disclosure holding back green investment?

As Bill Gates launches his latest cleantech venture, HSBC survey reveals growing appetite for low carbon investment and mounting awareness the Paris Agreement will impact a raft of industries

clock 12 December 2016 • 11 min read

Investment

HSBC to launch new sustainable finance unit

New unit formed in anticipation of a rising interest in the sector from clients, says banking giant

clock 09 December 2016 • 2 min read

Carbon Accounting

Capgemini in the UK embraces science-based target with pledge to cut emissions 40 per cent by 2030

Consultancy giant becomes latest big name firm to set ambitious medium-term carbon targets

clock 07 December 2016 • 3 min read

Investment

Financial heavyweights highlight attractive investment prospects for low carbon economy

Michael Bloomberg and Henry Paulson among major economic players pushing for recognition of the risks and opportunities associated with climate change

clock 06 December 2016 • 3 min read