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April 25, 2024
UK Climate Change Act remains legally sound 15 years on, experts say
Despite recent government backtracking on climate policies, the UK’s landmark legislation is still widely seen as a success
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April 24, 2024
Nature degradation could cause financial losses to the UK economy greater than Covid-19 and 2008 financial crash
Nature degradation could result in a 12% drop in UK GDP by 2035, analysis by the Green Finance Institute shows
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April 23, 2024
FCA proposes extending SDR to include portfolio managers and confirms anti-greenwashing rule
Experts are concerned the timeframe for the new rules is too tight
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In Brief: EU directs funds to sustainable fisheries; ethical tax standards released
The latest ESG policy and regulatory news
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April 18, 2024
Supply chain constraints and skills shortages threaten UK’s renewable energy targets
Developers, network operators and suppliers will need to work together to resolve supply chain constraints
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April 8, 2024
Rocky markets and bumper ‘sin stock’ returns push investors away from impact investing
Governments could do more to encourage investors to put their money in companies trying to create a positive social or environmental impact Market instability and...
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In Brief: EU climate policies face further backlash; UK CMA warns fashion retailers over greenwashing
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March 27, 2024
What the UK’s Energy Charter Treaty exit means in practice
The true impact of the UK’s departure from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty will depend heavily on the potential suspension of a sunset clause that permits investors to bring cases...
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March 22, 2024
In Brief: UK opens CBAM consultation; SEC climate rules challenges to be heard by Eighth Circuit
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March 22, 2024
Standardise green mortgages to capture private sector investment, says UKSIF
The UK housing sector could miss out on £31bn in private sector investment
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March 20, 2024
Private sector finance can boost UK flooding resilience, says report
A government-commissioned report on financing natural flood management shows measures should be taken to encourage more investment from the private sector
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