Policy and Regulation
November 6, 2023
In Charts: US oil production remains strong despite Biden’s clean energy policy
US crude oil production reached record levels this year, notwithstanding the government’s focus on clean energy ahead of next year’s election
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November 6, 2023
Australia-Japan talks over LNG export tensions leave experts unconvinced
Recent policy changes in Australia have alarmed the Japanese government, which relies on its southern partner for energy supplies and has warned about ‘sovereign risk’
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November 6, 2023
EU social taxonomy could return, but its name is ‘absolutely burnt’, says former rapporteur
Antje Schneeweiß, who worked on the EU’s social taxonomy before it was shelved last year, says that it could make a comeback under a different...
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November 3, 2023
In Brief: EU and UK push for oil subsidies ban; climate litigation in Hawaii
The latest news in ESG policy and regulation
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November 3, 2023
UK pursues ‘pragmatic’ approach to net zero despite calls for greater ambition
The UK government says it will approach net zero with ‘pragmatism not ideology’, much to the consternation of environmentalists, industry and investors
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November 2, 2023
COP28: the challenge of making food and farming systems sustainable
This month’s COP28 conference in Dubai is set to address food and farming issues, but the challenges ahead are broad and complex – from overhauling...
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November 2, 2023
Asean countries ambivalent about EU CBAM
The European bloc’s largest trading partners in south-east Asia are concerned the carbon border adjustment mechanism could dent both their exports and overall GDP, but some see merit in the...
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November 1, 2023
EU corporate sustainability due diligence rules must include finance sector, says WWF
The WWF and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have called for an ambitious – and comprehensive – EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, to protect both people and...
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November 1, 2023
Indian banks face pressure to audit carbon-intensive loans
Indian banks’ unbridled lending to carbon-intensive sectors is facing investor scrutiny amid fears of rising transition risks
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October 31, 2023
Development of nascent biodiversity credit market picks up speed
Growing interest in biodiversity credits could unlock finance for solutions to protect nature – but integrity is key to avoid the greenwashing claims that have dogged the voluntary carbon market
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October 31, 2023
Europe’s microplastics ban will affect more than just glitter
The EU’s microplastics restriction, dubbed ‘the glitter ban’, has come into effect. Industry figures highlight that once fully rolled out, it will affect a lot more than just loose glitter
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