Policy and Regulation
May 17, 2024
In Brief: EU clean tech investment soars; US increases tariffs on Chinese imports
The latest ESG policy and regulatory news
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May 17, 2024
In Charts: Politicians not providing enough clarity on green policy, say UK businesses
The cost of living crisis is the biggest macroeconomic factor hampering UK companies’ net zero efforts, followed by uncertainty about government policy
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May 16, 2024
UK government may lack data to monitor biodiversity net gain policy, warns watchdog
Since February, housing developers in England have been required to improve the biodiversity of their sites
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May 16, 2024
Sustainability practitioners struggling with ‘scale and scope’ of CSRD
The benefits of the CSRD risk being lost without urgent action to simplify its implementation, report argues
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May 16, 2024
UK food system struggles against wet weather and rising food prices
The UK government’s Farm to Fork summit is dubbed a ‘jamboree for farmers’, with health and sustainable farming practices missing from announcements
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May 15, 2024
Esma guidelines on sustainability rules for European funds deemed ‘vague’
The European financial markets regulator’s replacement of the 50% threshold with ‘a commitment to invest meaningfully’ in sustainability elicits confusion
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May 15, 2024
Floods, droughts and poor water quality fuelled by climate change pose growing health risk
The European Environment Agency says ‘fast and systemic action’ is required to reduce negative health impacts
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May 15, 2024
Unclear sustainability policies risk driving green investment out of UK
UKSIF calls for more supportive policy and regulation on disclosures, pensions and biodiversity
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May 15, 2024
European climate disaster response lacks funds
The World Bank and the European Commission underline the need for focused and smart investments in climate adaptation and disaster prevention and preparedness
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May 14, 2024
WWF accuses EU member states of subsidising nature loss
Countries are spending €34bn-€48bn of European subsidies on activities that harm biodiversity, says non-profit
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European Commission announces guidance to speed up renewables permitting
EU member states urged to prioritise Europe-manufactured technologies and measure biodiversity impacts
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