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Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Moral Money
BlackRock’s ESG stance faces scrutiny in Asia Premium
Plus: ESG performance doubts, the future of the Gates Foundation and India’s economic rebound is still possible
Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

German politics
Germany sets ambitious new carbon emissions target
Move follows ruling by constitutional court criticising previous climate goals
Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Commodities
High metal prices could delay transition to clean energy, warns IEA
Paris agreement climate goals to ‘turbocharge’ demand for minerals amid lack of investment in mining
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé to take on Oatly with pea milk brand
World’s largest food company targets share of $17bn plant-based dairy market
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Carbon trading
Cost of polluting in EU soars as carbon price hits record €50
Price of carbon offsets has more than doubled from levels before Covid crisis
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Energy Source
What Exxon and Chevron are doing with their new cash flow Premium
Plus: lessons from the Texas freeze and the state’s February fall in oil output
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Deforestation
Chinese banks accused of funding deforestation around world
Report undermines Beijing’s drive to be seen as global leader in climate change campaign
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Derivatives
Environmental derivatives firm IncubEx raises $12m in funding round
Investment is latest sign of growth in instruments such as carbon contracts
Monday, 3 May, 2021

Universities Superannuation Scheme
UK university pension fund proposes net zero investment strategy
But plan draws criticism from academics seeking swift exit from fossil fuels
Sunday, 2 May, 2021

News in-depthJapanese politics & policy
Japan’s ambitious carbon target sparks bureaucratic panic
Goal to cut emissions 46% by 2030 unrealistic and made with little planning, experts say
Sunday, 2 May, 2021

Martin Wolf
The UK must try harder if it is to lead the world on climate
Government should get to work on a credible plan for taxing emissions
Sunday, 2 May, 2021

News in-depthClimate change
Investors urge Brazil to use green bonds to save the Amazon
Move seen as an untapped option that could satisfy Brazil’s need for capital to halt surging deforestation
Saturday, 1 May, 2021

LexClimate change
Carbon counter: meat-eating vs veganism Premium
Plenty of fruit and vegetables is good for the planet
Friday, 30 April, 2021

Carbon trading
Czechs demand probe into carbon credits sale by Sanjeev Gupta steel plant
Concerns that factory would lose out on funds to modernise its operations
Friday, 30 April, 2021

The FT ViewThe editorial board
A new deal for the young: saving the environment
Today’s youth will bear the cost of inaction on climate and ecological damage
Friday, 30 April, 2021

Climate change
Cities appoint ‘heat officers’ in response to warming threat
Dedicated executives hired to address temperature rises driven by climate change
Friday, 30 April, 2021

Oil & Gas industry
Methodist Church dumps Shell over ‘inadequate’ climate plans
Investor discord over oil major’s decarbonisation strategy ahead of crucial shareholder vote
Thursday, 29 April, 2021

Copper
Copper hits 10-year high above $10,000 a tonne
Industrial metal closes in on record high as demand overwhelms supply
Thursday, 29 April, 2021

Climate change
Constitutional court strikes down German climate law
Ruling is setback for Angela Merkel and will force government to rewrite legislation by end of year
Thursday, 29 April, 2021

Climate legislation
France vows to change its ‘way of life’ in climate struggle
Environment minister Barbara Pompili says technology is not enough to curb global warming
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

Climate change
US Senate votes to restore methane rules for oil and gas sector
Resolution would undo Trump-era rollback for potent greenhouse gas
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

Inside BusinessRichard Milne
Danish companies take a lead in green technology
Public and private sector co-operation boosts groups but increased competition looms
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

UK inward investment
UK woos sovereign wealth funds over green investments
Minister says talks also take place with overseas pension schemes on energy projects
Tuesday, 27 April, 2021

Energy Source
Jeff Ubben: net-zero emission targets are ‘irresponsible’ Premium
Plus: Biden steers clear of a price on carbon and Alaska oil output falls
Tuesday, 27 April, 2021

Electric vehicles
The Biden administration shouldn’t ignore hybrid cars
Not everyone wants a pure electric vehicle.