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March 13, 2023
EU urged not to greenwash agriculture
A group of 25 environmental NGOs have written to the European Commission urging it not to label intensive agriculture and industrial livestock production as sustainable...
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March 9, 2023
What could the EU’s CBAM mean for emerging markets?
The EU mechanism to reduce carbon emissions related to imports could cause issues for developing countries, experts warn. The carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which...
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March 8, 2023
Female participation in UK finance more than 30% down since 1997
New report highlights women's persistent challenges in reaching senior positions and mirrors the findings of similar research across Europe. Analysis from the London Stock Exchange...
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March 2, 2023
EU reaches agreement over green bond standard
The proposed European green bond regulation will set out the requirements for issuers of green bonds that are aligned with the EU taxonomy. Any attempt...
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EU methane regulation omits fossil fuel imports
A new report finds that EU regulation aimed at reducing methane emissions fails to factor in those associated with fossil fuels imported into the bloc....
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February 22, 2023
EU approves subsidies for ArcelorMittal’s ‘two-speed decarbonisation’
The decision to help the steelmaker to build green hydrogen-powered plants in Europe while it maintains coal-reliant production elsewhere has drawn criticism. The European Commission...
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February 22, 2023
Including best-in-class planes in EU taxonomy is ‘pure greenwashing’
Non-profit T&E says aircraft manufacturers need to focus their efforts and investments on building zero-emissions planes ‘that are truly green’. The inclusion of “best-in-class” airlines in the EU taxonomy, aimed...
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EU Green Deal Industrial Plan: ‘We were expecting more’
Brussels’ proposals for green industrialisation lack detail and direction, say European businesses – especially compared to the hefty incentives offered by the US government and the country's net zero market...
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February 1, 2023
Materiality assessment in ESG reporting standards needs further guidance, say EU regulators
EU financial regulators and the ECB have submitted their opinions on the first set of sustainability reporting standards, which are due to be adopted in June. The European supervisory authorities...
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November 29, 2022
European sustainability standards move into final scrutiny period
EU institutions as well as the industry evaluate the bloc's first 12 draft sustainability reporting standards while the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group works on sector-specific proposals. Last week, the...
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