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July 19, 2023
Poor investment climate stymies UK energy transition — industry report
A new report warns that without additional investment in clean energy the UK risks falling behind not just the US but also China and various...
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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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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....
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June 20, 2023
When should pension trustees listen to members’ ESG concerns?
New research indicates a growing desire among UK savers for their pensions to play a part in saving the planet. But a sustainable finance industry...
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June 20, 2023
UK urged to speed up green investment after Labour announces new strategy
The UK opposition party’s new energy plan vows to slash companies’ energy bills, create one million jobs and remove the ban on onshore wind power,...
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May 18, 2023
UK pensions regulator demands end to ‘vague and generic’ ESG disclosures
Pensions watchdog says it wants schemes to follow the British government’s guidance on stewardship reporting. The Pensions Regulator will begin its review of schemes’ statements...
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May 4, 2023
How are tightening energy efficiency rules affecting UK real estate?
Commercial landlords are racing to meet harsher building energy efficiency rules in the UK. In 2019, the UK government launched a consultation that would set privately rented commercial buildings on...
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April 25, 2023
UK government should launch ESG data consultation, say MPs
The all-party parliamentary group on environment, social and governance has demanded a national ESG strategy. The government has been urged to consult on the quality of environmental, social and governance...
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April 24, 2023
UK government warns investors of ‘severe consequences’ over cladding
The government is writing to asset managers including BlackRock and Vanguard about cladding companies’ apparent failure to propose a financial offering to fix unsafe buildings. Investors in cladding companies Arconic,...
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April 19, 2023
New UK net zero regulator needed to tackle greenwashing, says think-tank
Despite transition pledges, companies are yet to set targets, according to the IPPR, which suggests blacklisting those that fail to publish their plans. A new Office for Climate and Environmental...
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April 18, 2023
UK government consults on considering ‘non-price factors' in CfD auctions
Under the proposal, applicants to the UK’s contracts for difference scheme could incorporate other elements, such as supply chain sustainability, in their bids. The UK government has published a call...
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