Policy and Regulation
December 11, 2023
US investment firms see clean energy potential in Middle East
Half of US investment companies are ready to invest in renewables in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, finds a survey, as experts warn these...
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December 11, 2023
COP28 Round-up: Stocktake iterations, adaptation goals and finance for nature
A summary of key announcements from the 2023 UN climate conference, why they matter and what is still missing
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December 11, 2023
SBTi ‘caves in to pressure’ from banks over net zero standards, says Reclaim Finance
The Science-Based Targets initiative published pilot fossil fuel recommendations for financial companies in November
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December 8, 2023
In Brief: Singapore launches taxonomy with transition category; Canada releases oil emissions cap regulation
The latest ESG policy and regulatory news
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December 8, 2023
COP28: Food is on the table, but only as a side dish
World leaders have signed a declaration to make the world’s food and farming systems more sustainable. Clever coalitions and clear metrics may help put meat...
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December 7, 2023
COP28 Round-up: Trade talks and deal making on the sidelines of COP’s ‘day of rest’
A summary of key news and comments from the 2023 UN climate conference
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December 7, 2023
Good carbon credits 'are a million miles away' from greenwashing
Corporates buying carbon credits in tree planting and other nature protection schemes are the future of nature restoration if done well, says The Wildlife Trusts’ Rob Stoneman
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December 6, 2023
COP28 Round-up: John Kerry, climate adaptation funds and low-carbon buildings
A summary of key announcements from the 2023 UN climate conference, why they matter and what is still missing
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December 6, 2023
Tempers fray ahead of EU due diligence directive negotiations
France accused of 'negotiating nonsense' as CSDDD supporters push for inclusion of finance sector, while some outside the EU describe the proposals as an 'extraterritorial power grab'
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December 6, 2023
EU moves to regulate ESG ratings
The European Fund and Asset Management Association welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to oversee ESG rating activities but calls for more action on data to avoid greenwashing
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December 5, 2023
COP28 Round-up: Energy day gives momentum to fossil fuel phase-out
A summary of key announcements from the 2023 UN climate conference, why they matter and what is still missing
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