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July 18, 2023
Regulator calls out EU plans for gas buildout
The European association of gas transmission operators’ latest 10-year plan needs improving, says the EU’s energy regulator, highlighting an over-large portfolio of gas projects and...
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July 17, 2023
US enforcement bodies up the ante on greenwashing
Three US supervisory authorities and private actors across the country are focusing on tackling greenwashing issues arising in their regulatory frameworks. Corporate net zero pledges,...
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July 12, 2023
ESG controversies hit stock performance by up to 5% after 6 months, says Clarity AI
New analysis has measured the share price impact of controversial incidents linked to ESG factors. Platform Clarity AI, a sustainability reporting tool, assessed more than...
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July 11, 2023
Asset managers should use real-world emissions for net zero targets, says ShareAction
Non-profit ShareAction has set five expectations for asset managers to help them set interim emissions reduction targets that will actually deliver a net zero economy...
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July 10, 2023
Private markets turn away from sustainable investment, survey finds
Almost a fifth of private markets investors and their advisers have no plans to build sustainability into their investment approach, according to a recent study....
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July 6, 2023
Experts say ‘policy gaps and hubris’ expose UK to climate damage
Critical report makes a slew of recommendations, including a dedicated office for climate readiness as well as the creation of 'adaptation' bonds. The UK government...
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July 5, 2023
Most companies not spending enough to reach net zero, says Fidelity
Achieving net zero by 2030 appears unrealistic for the majority of businesses, according to a survey of Fidelity International’s analysts. Fewer than 60 per cent of companies are on the...
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June 30, 2023
Litigation continues to influence climate governance
After a surge in 2021, climate litigation cases globally dropped slightly last year, but the field is diversifying with the use of new legal arguments and more cases in the...
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June 28, 2023
New code of practice launched to restore confidence in VCMs
The legitimacy of some voluntary carbon markets has been called into question, but the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative hopes its new claims code of practice can change the narrative....
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June 16, 2023
Fashion retailers told to engage with their supply chains
The fashion industry has ‘a dirty problem’, according to a new study by Planet Tracker. Despite its net zero pledges, the fashion and textile industry continues to be regarded as...
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June 14, 2023
More disclosure needed on companies’ emissions reduction risks
A new report by S&P Global Ratings looks at the policy, technology, financial and reputational risks of carbon capture storage, removal and credits in companies’ decarbonisation strategies. Companies are not...
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