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April 24, 2024
Importing low-carbon chemicals and steel can lower costs of transition
Some countries will struggle to produce renewable energy in sufficient quantities to decarbonise heavy industry
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April 24, 2024
SFDR uncertainty likely to limit increase in Article 8 funds in 2024, says Fitch
Market uncertainty and the conversion of many Article 6 funds to Article 8 status may limit further upgrades or fund launches, says rating agency Fitch
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April 23, 2024
Czech environment minister calls for EU public-private finance tool to boost green housing renovation
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive wants the EU building sector as a whole to be climate neutral by 2050 —but it will need...
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Why the insurance industry needs to step up and finance the green transition
MEPs can vote next week to make certain that EU insurers use their capital to support businesses in their net zero transition
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In Brief: EU directs funds to sustainable fisheries; ethical tax standards released
The latest ESG policy and regulatory news
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April 17, 2024
Executives expect half of their supply chains to fall foul of CSDDD
Despite EU policymakers agreeing a watered-down version of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, business leaders are not confident their supply chains will meet...
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April 16, 2024
Resource reduction proponents reject degrowth label
Advocates of ‘reuse, reduce and recycle’ strategies are proposing the creation of an EU sustainable resource management directive
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April 9, 2024
EU’s €2.5tn energy infrastructure investment gap needs to be filled by 2050
Regulatory changes would help increase the financial appeal of decarbonisation, the member-based European Round Table for Industry argues
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April 4, 2024
EU member states lag on pledge to scrap export finance for fossil fuels
EU member states committed in 2022 to stop public finance for fossil fuel energy through export credit agencies by the end of 2023
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April 4, 2024
AI’s energy-hungry data centres bring sustainability challenges
Data centres have expanded in line with the growing demand for AI. Now experts are calling for transparency regarding their environmental impact
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March 27, 2024
What the UK’s Energy Charter Treaty exit means in practice
The true impact of the UK’s departure from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty will depend heavily on the potential suspension of a sunset clause that permits investors to bring cases...
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