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April 5, 2023
Only 5% of FTSE 100 have ‘credible’ net zero plans, says report
While a majority of FTSE 100 companies have disclosed net zero targets,...
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April 3, 2023
Explainer: UK new policies’ impact on green finance and the net zero industry
The government’s array of reviews, consultations and new investment priorities are meant...
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March 28, 2023
Poor data is stalling UK agriculture’s net zero drive, report warns
A government-commissioned study has called for better access to information and warns...
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March 27, 2023
UK pension schemes could improve climate disclosures, regulator finds
A review of selected UK pension schemes’ annual climate reports finds that...
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March 21, 2023
UK regulator ties water companies' dividends to environmental performance
Ofwat is using new powers to prevent water companies from paying shareholders...
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March 21, 2023
UK financial regulator demands improvements on ESG benchmarks
The FCA has told benchmark administrators that they are failing to correctly...
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March 20, 2023
Policymakers tackle permitting bottlenecks in wind
Governments and policymakers in the UK and Europe have heeded the wind industry’s calls to reduce permitting bottlenecks, yet concerns persist over grid connections and supply chain problems amid ambitious...
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March 20, 2023
BoE to assess changes for capital frameworks on climate risk
The Bank of England will carry out more work on climate change and regulatory capital frameworks for banks and insurers. The Bank of England is to consider whether regulatory changes...
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March 17, 2023
Will nuclear’s entry into UK taxonomy spur ESG fund investment?
The chancellor’s announcement that nuclear power will now be classified as “environmentally sustainable” could pave the way for some investment funds with an ESG focus to look again at the...
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March 14, 2023
UK to expand decarbonisation requirements for combustion power plants
The UK government plans to remove the 300MW threshold to include smaller plants, extending "decarbonisation readiness" requirement to all but the specifically exempt. The UK government has rebranded a pillar...
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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 the EU plans to implement...
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