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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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