Opinion

Chris Hilson, University of Reading
Opinion
September 21, 2023

Sunak’s net zero speech was not an honest conversation

The UK prime minister claimed he was finally doing what his predecessors...
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Opinion
September 21, 2023

Chief financial officers are pivotal to the low carbon transition

Research shows that chief financial officers have a critical role to play...
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Opinion
September 5, 2023

Why we should be optimistic about the future of sustainable bonds

Despite sustainable bonds’ disappointing performance last year, the clear need for massive...
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Opinion
August 22, 2023

Your View: Cutting building emissions requires a 'sociotechnical' effort

From Kathryn Janda, University College London. In response to the Editor's note...
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Flags flying outside the European Commission hq
Opinion, Policy & Regulation
August 22, 2023

More meaningful corporate sustainability reporting required in business decisions

The backtracking by lawmakers on mandatory requirements for corporate reporting could undermine...
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UN global goals
Opinion
August 2, 2023

Your View: SDG emojis? Sure - but their use should face greenwashing scrutiny

From Minna Aila, Neste Corporation. In response to the Editor's note of August...
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Opinion
July 10, 2023

More ESG integration is needed in UK corporate governance

The latest consultation on the UK’s corporate governance code aims to ensure the accurate reporting of sustainability activities, in a welcome alignment with EU measures, say Signature Litigation’s Paul Brehony...
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Opinion
June 29, 2023

How to scale up sustainable markets without sacrificing principles

Sustainable markets need to grow to evolve but often face the risk of diluting their ethical values. How did Fairtrade International tackle this thorny problem? The fair trade, microfinance, local...
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Battery energy storage
Opinion
May 23, 2023

Carbon offsets can energise a just energy transition

The challenge of financing clean energy projects in India and other parts of the developing world can be overcome by alternative funding via carbon offsets in developed economies, argues Ajay...
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Wind turbines field
Opinion
May 10, 2023

More clarity needed over ESG-named funds

European asset managers need guidance on which fund names should be interpreted as suggesting a focus on sustainability considerations if they are to avoid greenwashing allegations. Late in 2022, numerous...
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Opinion
May 4, 2023

Why shifts in energy transition policy are driving a new wave of legal disputes

An increase in litigation is a likely result of government measures to fulfil climate change pledges, as every scenario has its winners and losers. The Paris Agreement obliges most governments...
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