Socially Responsible Investment

University teams up with leading investors to explore barriers to greener investment practices

Ben Caldecott explains why fossil fuel investors and companies should be concerned about the emerging divestment trend

PwC study finds private equity houses can generate higher returns through better management of environmental, social and governance issues

Too many sustainability indexes include companies in polluting industries, but being best of the biggest isn't good enough.

PwC survey finds companies identify benefits of measuring and reporting their total impact, but few are actually doing it

The Fabian Society's Natan Doron says politicians must catch up with businesses in recognising the value of sustainability

Telefonica and BAE Systems also added to Dow Jones sustainability indices, but HSBC and Vodafone removed

Sustainable investor group reveals green shareholder resolutions fall just short of record level as leading brands agree to emission-reduction measures

Marriott starts selling tote bags made from recycled linen for charity

Company has raised €200m towards new fund, after making €1bn worth of investments in wind, solar, hydro and biomass