Alex Janiaud

Energy, Sector Focus
February 13, 2023

Explainer: Where do the oil majors stand on the green transition?

Oil companies have come under fire after announcing record profits for 2022 and are facing intense scrutiny over their investments in renewable energy. Shell, BP...
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Policy & Regulation
February 13, 2023

UK financial regulator weighs up tougher sustainability rules

The Financial Conduct Authority is considering whether to set requirements about sustainability practices, including remuneration and the implementation of transition plans. The UK Financial Conduct...
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Policy & Regulation
February 9, 2023

EU approves Greek aid package to prevent ‘carbon leakage’

Greek energy-intensive companies will be partially compensated for higher electricity prices related to the EU Emissions Trading System. The European Commission has given the green...
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Policy & Regulation, Sector Focus
February 8, 2023

UK government sets up dedicated ‘Energy Security and Net Zero’ department

Prime minister Rishi Sunak breaks up the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to re-establish a dedicated energy department as part of a cabinet...
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Finance
February 7, 2023

BlackRock sustainability head joins Bezos Earth Fund

Paul Bodnar joins philanthropic fund after two years at the world’s largest asset manager. BlackRock’s global head of sustainable investing, Paul Bodnar, is set to...
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Finance, Sector Focus
February 6, 2023

Sovereign issuances to drive ESG bond market in 2023

New issuers continue to tap the market while overall ESG bonds held market share in 2022 despite tough year for fixed income. The momentum behind...
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Finance, Policy & Regulation, Sector Focus
February 6, 2023

Shell accused of misleading investors over renewable energy reporting

Non-profit Global Witness has asked the US SEC to examine whether Shell’s inclusion of natural gas within its renewable energy bracket is misleading to investors. Activist non-profit Global Witness has...
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Policy & Regulation
January 26, 2023

UK competition regulator to relax rules for companies collaborating on climate

The Competition and Markets Authority announces consultation on new antitrust guidance for deals that seek positive environmental outcomes. UK Competition and Markets Authority chief executive Sarah Cardell says the watchdog...
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Finance, Sector Focus
January 26, 2023

Gfanz hits back at activist energy financing report

Gfanz contests the findings of a report by the Bank On Our Future network that claims members of the alliance provide less financing for renewable energy companies than non-members. The...
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Policy & Regulation
January 25, 2023

Trade body criticises ‘dangerous’ European electricity market proposals

Eurelectric, the federation of Europe’s electricity industry, says the reforms are rushed and the European Commission proposals do not take a long-term view. Pressure on energy supplies caused by the...
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Policy & Regulation, Sector Focus
January 24, 2023

UK should introduce green farming subsidies, says think-tank

Farming reforms that ‘balance food, nature and climate action’ and include fairer financial support are the best solution out of five possible scenarios, says Green Alliance. With payments to UK...
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