Policy and Regulation
Should the UK and EU emissions trading schemes be linked?
The introduction of the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism late this year could see the UK subject to extra costs – a good reason, say...
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July 7, 2023
In Brief: UK ETS set for reform; Church of England quits NZAOA
The latest news on ESG policy and regulation. The UK’s emissions trading scheme is set to change from next year, with the aim to further...
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July 6, 2023
Draft proposal on decarbonising shipping not Paris-aligned, sources
Member states of the International Maritime Organization have started discussions on a draft proposal, which includes a shipping levy but does not include 1.5C targets....
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July 6, 2023
Talks intensify on shipping emissions levy
Public opposition to an emissions tax on shipping vessels made consensus seem a distant hope at this week’s UN meeting – but in private, talks...
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July 5, 2023
EU proposes sustainable use of natural resources rules
The new measures include steps EU member states can take to reduce both food and textile waste, as well as proposals for a soil-monitoring law...
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June 30, 2023
In Brief: lawyers call on corporates to use COP28 to highlight human rights abuses; India announces green credit programme
The latest news in ESG policy and regulation. UK human rights lawyers acting on behalf of an anonymous client have written to a host of...
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June 28, 2023
UK to subsidise carbon credits market in effort to develop removal projects
The UK government is opting for a 'negative emissions contract for difference' model to finance carbon removal projects as part of its net zero strategy. The UK government is going...
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June 27, 2023
Explainer: ISSB's first sustainability and climate risk standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board has confirmed that companies will be given time to adapt to a number of the requirements set out by its disclosure rules, including on Scope...
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June 26, 2023
Paris summit: trade is ‘big missing piece’ of climate jigsaw, says WTO head
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says a multilateral trading system is needed to assure global food security and sustainable economic growth, as the New Global Financing Pact summit comes to an end. Trade...
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June 26, 2023
Paris summit: VCMs are needed to counter lack of public funds, says Kerry
The creation of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative could help to increase the quality of carbon credits and push ahead with the green transition, says US climate envoy John...
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June 23, 2023
In Brief: World Bank launches EM transition finance initiative; Church of England bans oil majors from portfolio
The latest news in ESG policy and regulation. The World Bank has announced the creation of a Private Sector Investment Lab, which aims to ease obstacles preventing private sector investment...
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