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Sustainable Finance

Vague aspirations and greenwashing are out, measurable outcomes and near-term targets are in — or will be if regulators have their way. What will this mean for businesses and investors? Plus: green bonds, biodiversity, and the case for khaki finance

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Investors grapple with complexities of biodiversity
Businesses’ impact on nature poses risks that are both severe and hard to quantify
Rising green bond issuance erodes premiums
But tighter sustainability rules may give the ‘greenium’ a new lease of life
UK aims to set the pace for corporate net zero plans
Policymakers want to make the country a world leader in green finance, but without scaring businesses away
Time to destigmatise ‘khaki finance’
Investors and policymakers should focus more on the greening of the grey industries
Energy crisis prompts ESG rethink on oil and gas
Investors are starting to look more favourably on energy companies because of their role in the transition to a decarbonised economy
Chief sustainability officers prosper as ESG risks mount
CSOs are an increasingly indispensable part of the executive team — and a potentially valuable source of tip-offs