Policy and Regulation
May 2, 2024
Investors urge HSBC to set green finance targets at AGM
An investor coalition with $892bn in assets under management wants greater transparency from HSBC
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May 2, 2024
Truckmakers must speed into action to meet zero emissions rules
Legislators are demanding emissions cuts, but only 2% of new heavy-duty vehicles manufactured in 2023 globally were zero emissions
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May 2, 2024
Could wind energy help shipping cut its emissions sooner?
Seen as one of the hardest industries to decarbonise, shipping is facing tough investment decisions, with some campaigners promoting wind propulsion as a valid alternative...
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April 30, 2024
EU should support lower-income countries through ‘sustainable finance advisory hub’
Report finds the private sector is insufficiently involved in preparing sustainable projects in poorer nations
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April 30, 2024
Finance gains traction in plastics treaty negotiations
An open-ended expert group has been established to develop options for a financial mechanism to be included in the final treaty text
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April 30, 2024
Pressure mounts on California’s Gavin Newsom to fund climate legislation
California governor and Democrat Gavin Newsom approved two landmark climate bills last year, but neither have been allocated funding in the state budget — yet
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April 30, 2024
In Charts: 8 out of 10 companies not subject to EU’s CSRD still intend to comply
The majority of US and UK companies not covered by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive plan to meet its demands
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April 29, 2024
In Charts: MDBs to support emerging markets climate finance push, predicts Fitch
Green finance issuance for emerging markets has plateaued, says Fitch
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April 29, 2024
Trade union leaders call for energy transition jobs ‘in same region’ as fossil fuel jobs
Countries with the highest levels of renewables are reaping the rewards with the most clean energy jobs
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April 29, 2024
UK companies backslide on progress towards Paris Agreement
UK companies are decarbonising at a slower rate than they were in 2022
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April 26, 2024
A UK Labour government should lift £3.3bn cap on ‘local power plan’ and invest in community-owned energy
If elected, a Labour government should end the stagnation of community-owned energy in the UK, says non-profit Common Wealth
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