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Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister
Policy & Regulation, UK
November 3, 2023

UK pursues ‘pragmatic’ approach to net zero despite calls for greater ambition

The UK government says it will approach net zero with ‘pragmatism not ideology’, much to the consternation of environmentalists, industry and investors
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Financials, Policy & Regulation
October 31, 2023

Development of nascent biodiversity credit market picks up speed

Growing interest in biodiversity credits could unlock finance for solutions to protect nature – but integrity is key to avoid the greenwashing claims that have...
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Microplastics glitter
EU, Policy & Regulation
October 31, 2023

Europe’s microplastics ban will affect more than just glitter

The EU’s microplastics restriction, dubbed ‘the glitter ban’, has come into effect. Industry figures highlight that once fully rolled out, it will affect a lot...
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Power plant emissions in Germany
Data
October 30, 2023

In Charts: Article 9 downgrades continue in Q3

Investors say that reclassifying funds from Article 9 to Article 8 allows them more choice to invest where they see fit
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Electricity grid pylon
Policy & Regulation, UK
October 24, 2023

UK green industry laments lack of 'tangible' policy to expand the grid

Political leaders are promising big investments in the grid to support the expansion of renewable energy ahead of next year's election
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Data
October 18, 2023

In Charts: EU ecolabelling at highest ever

The European Commission has released data on the official EU ecolabel, showing that green tourism is behind the growth in awarded licence numbers
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Finance
October 16, 2023

ESG fund outflows point to 'negativity' around the label

UK environmental, social and governance funds saw their fifth monthly outflow in a row in September, according to Calastone, as the ESG label continues to attract controversy
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Gas boiler controls
UK
October 16, 2023

UK industry hopes customers will adopt clean tech despite government’s lack of ‘long-term vision’

European clean energy industry figures are disappointed by the UK’s scaling back of net zero policies on electric vehicles, heat pumps and efficient insulation, but remain confident that consumer adoption...
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Close-up of wind turbine
Policy & Regulation
October 13, 2023

More progress needed on companies’ climate disclosures, says TCFD

The task force’s final status report highlights the challenges companies are facing when disclosing climate-related financial information
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Policy & Regulation, UK
October 5, 2023

UK government under fire from IPPR for lack of a green strategy

The Institute for Public Policy Research has accused the government of missing out on 'the economic opportunity of the 21st century' by failing to harness the financial benefits of the...
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