UK
November 8, 2023
Ecocide law consultation launched in Scotland
A member of the Scottish parliament is proposing a new criminal law that could see environmental polluters jailed for up to 20 years
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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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October 24, 2023
UK green industry laments lack of 'tangible' policy to expand the grid
Political leaders are promising big investments in the grid to support the expansion of renewable energy ahead of next year's election
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October 23, 2023
UK government seeks industry views on ISSB Scope 3 standards
The government has issued a call for evidence on Scope 3 emissions reporting as it weighs up whether to endorse the International Sustainability Standards Board’s...
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October 19, 2023
UK government taskforce pushes pension schemes to consider social factors
The UK government’s Taskforce on Social Factors is consulting over guidelines for pension funds to consider ESG factors when making investments
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October 17, 2023
Explainer: Improving standards in the voluntary carbon market
US and European policymakers are proposing tougher rules over the use of carbon credits, while industry bodies continue their work to raise standards in the...
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October 17, 2023
UK’s competition watchdog: fines unlikely for companies that meet new green guidance
The CMA has published guidance explaining how businesses can work together to promote environmental sustainability without falling foul of the law
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October 16, 2023
UK industry hopes customers will adopt clean tech despite government’s lack of ‘long-term vision’
European clean energy industry figures are disappointed by the UK’s scaling back of net zero policies on electric vehicles, heat pumps and efficient insulation, but remain confident that consumer adoption...
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October 9, 2023
UK releases transition plan disclosure framework
Voluntary carbon market bodies back the UK Transition Plan Taskforce’s framework, including guidelines for the use of carbon credits
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October 5, 2023
Investor data shows support for stronger green policy, says head of UK Labour’s climate forum
Paul McNamee tells Sustainable Views why he believes the Labour party can lead a green industrial revolution in the UK
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October 5, 2023
UK government under fire from IPPR for lack of a green strategy
The Institute for Public Policy Research has accused the government of missing out on 'the economic opportunity of the 21st century' by failing to harness the financial benefits of the...
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