All articles by Adrian Murdoch
Adrian Murdoch
Why weaning the world off oil remains hard
The outlook for global oil demand is mixed. The struggle to decarbonise the petrochemical sector poses challenges and opportunities.
Profits in a war zone: French banks’ Myanmar investments
As international businesses (mostly) retreat from Russia, the same ethical decision making is not applied to Myanmar’s military junta.
Unlocking the puzzle of transition bonds
Although popular in Japan, a lack of easy definition means transition bonds remain shunned by investors. But signs of clarity are emerging
Deforestation accelerates despite Cop26 pledges
Although banks continue to finance oil and gas activities in the Amazon, companies are realising the financial risks are too high.
Fixing gender disparity and climate change together
Organisations must prioritise gender equality to support progress towards net-zero, according to new research conducted by the LSE.
Asset managers continue to fund fossil fuel expansion
Despite their sustainability claims, think-tank Reclaim Finance finds that asset managers have invested $3.5bn in fossil fuel bonds.
Why a weak yen is buoying sustainable bond issuance
As the sustainable bond market matures, Samurai bonds have become a focal point for issuers thanks to low interest rates and weak yen.
Governments step in to oversee voluntary carbon markets
Governments are taking action to regulate the $2bn voluntary carbon markets, but challenges remain to ensure their proper implementation.
Chief executives can’t ignore plastic problem forever
Plastic pollution could double by 2060. A UN Plastic Pollution Treaty looks likely, but industry and consumers must face the challenges ahead.
ESG defies critics as private markets funds size surge
Despite a vocal anti-ESG movement, research shows a significant increase in capital raised for private markets ESG funds.