Ethical Investment

New report argues global investment of $5.7tr a year in greener infrastructure is both affordable and necessary to deliver long-term economic growth

Mature markets undermined by policy uncertainty as new research reveals surge in demand from emerging economies

The Bono paradigm means Google and Starbucks tax affairs only serve to tarnish their sustainability credentials

New report from Co-operative Group confirms ethical consumer market edged upwards in 2011 despite tough economic climate

James Murray runs the rule over an eventful and contradictory year that has still given green businesses plenty to celebrate

Asset Owners Disclosure Project confirms many large institutional investors are still failing to adequately report on climate-related risks

Verdantix study finds that despite new environmental reporting guidelines there are few sanctions to force listed firms to disclose their impacts

From Brazilian green gold to Roman Abramovich's latest big money buy, BusinessGreen runs down the best of the week's news and analysis

New figures show green and ethical investment category is continuing to defy the recession

Draft changes to influential guidelines promise greater focus from top banks on the environmental and social impacts of investments