Purpose – This study seeks to measure the level of responsible investment (RI) disclosure of the world's largest pension funds. Design/methodology/approach – The public disclosure of environmental, social and governance factors by the world's largest pension funds reflect their genuine...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the clean development mechanism (CDM) which creates carbon credits from emission abatement projects in developing economies. The paper aims to examine the operation of the CDM with specific reference to fraud vulnerabilities regarding the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether socially responsible investment (SRI) is less sensitive to market downturns than conventional investments; the legal implications for fund managers and trustees; and possible legislative reforms to allow conventional funds more...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the relatively new concept of sustainable finance, although very apt and timely, needs to address many major issues for it to be meaningful and if it is to achieve its desired objectives. Design/methodology/approach – The study...

Purpose – This study seeks to investigate the extent and structure of equity price interdependence among the socially responsible investment (SRI) markets of Australia, Canada, Japan, UK and USA over the period 1994‐2010. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the degree of price...

Purpose – This study seeks to measure the level of responsible investment (RI) disclosure of the world's largest pension funds. Design/methodology/approach – The public disclosure of environmental, social and governance factors by the world's largest pension funds reflect their genuine...