Sector Focus

UK government sets up dedicated ‘Energy Security and Net Zero’ department
February 8, 2023
Prime minister Rishi Sunak breaks up the Department for Business, Energy and...
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IEA highlights supply chain risks for clean energy technologies
February 7, 2023
Report suggests governments must do their due diligence on ESG to avoid...
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Sovereign issuances to drive ESG bond market in 2023
February 6, 2023
New issuers continue to tap the market while overall ESG bonds held...
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Shell accused of misleading investors over renewable energy reporting
February 6, 2023
Non-profit Global Witness has asked the US SEC to examine whether Shell’s...
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Enel to build Europe’s biggest solar PV plant in Sicily
January 31, 2023
Italian energy company is expanding to become Europe’s largest producer of solar...
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Why ESG can only benefit from more women at board level
January 30, 2023
Research shows investors favour companies with boards that are both gender diverse...
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Gfanz hits back at activist energy financing report
26/01/2023
Gfanz contests the findings of a report by the Bank On Our Future network that claims members of the alliance provide less financing for renewable energy companies than non-members. The... Read more
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Demand for ESG expertise reveals ‘competence greenwashing’ risk
25/01/2023
The recruitment drive for corporate sustainability and ESG experts has highlighted concerns about candidates misrepresenting their competence and experience in the field. The challenges in identifying minimum standards in environmental,... Read more
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UK should introduce green farming subsidies, says think-tank
24/01/2023
Farming reforms that ‘balance food, nature and climate action’ and include fairer financial support are the best solution out of five possible scenarios, says Green Alliance. With payments to UK... Read more
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Indian financial sector falling behind country’s climate ambitions, says study
23/01/2023
A new report finds that India’s major financial institutions have limited understanding of environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions or transition risks. Indian financial institutions are making limited efforts... Read more
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Explainer: What you need to know about fusion energy
23/01/2023
A recent scientific breakthrough finally made clean energy via nuclear fusion a real possibility – but it is one that will take considerable time and money. The prospect of near-limitless,... Read more
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