News & Commentaries
Using green credit policy to bring down inflation: what central bankers can learn from history
“Central banks can design green credit policy instruments to potentially bring down inflation while also making allocative choices in support…
S&P ditches ESG debt rating scores amid criticism
“S&P Global will no longer give scores to corporate borrowers on ESG factors, amid criticism from political groups and questions…
Green and social bonds ‘not more risky’ than conventional bonds
“The credit risk of a GSS bond is identical to that of a conventional bond from the same issuer, and…
The incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers
“InfluenceMap says the number of asset managers carrying out ‘truly ambitious and effective climate stewardship practices’ has shrunk by 45%…
BlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk
“The Financial Services Council held an urgent phone hookup with members this week to discuss their vulnerability to prosecution for…
Greenwashing lessons for investment managers
“Legislation and guidelines set by the EU in respect of ESG, like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Taxonomy…
