Search results

Geopolitical tensions cloud uranium market

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

Uranium prices initially reacted strongly to Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine, rising briefly above USD60 per pound (0.45 kilogram) earlier this year before settling at…

Sustainable bond issuance will increase markedly

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

ESG-related bonds account for around 5% of the global bond universe, with green bonds the largest and most mature element, yet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social bonds…

Carbon offsets face credibility issues globally

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

This system is at the heart of corporate ‘net zero’ pledges. However, offsets are also controversial, with critics claiming that they are not just ineffective, but sometimes even…

The international strength of the euro will grow

Location:

EU

The proposals identified areas where the euro could potentially become more dominant, such as the issuance of green bonds, digital currencies, and international trade in raw…

Anti-disinformation approaches will proliferate

Location:

INT

However, these efforts are neither universally applied nor commonly accepted. The proliferation of frameworks to combat disinformation demonstrates shared motivations among…

LNG producers will aim to cut their carbon footprint

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

The companies use carbon offsets in a bid to sustain demand in the face of rising concern about methane emissions, evolving sustainability criteria, the adoption of carbon…

Impact investment is carrying firm momentum into 2021

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

Government policies, demographic change and shifting businesses priorities are raising the profile of ESG issues and driving demand for investment. Furthermore, a growing number…