Gas and nuclear pass EU parliament vote for taxonomy inclusion
Framework for environmentally sustainable economic activities set to include controversial energy sources from 2023
Regulation
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FCA delays ESG labelling consultation
SDR delayed to allow regulator take into account not-yet-decided international policies
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ECB announces climate consideration changes to monetary policy
Changes expected to be implemented in October 2022
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Eurosif says fragmented SFDR risks allegations of mis-selling
Report finds approaches to classification differ significantly
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FCA closer to regulating ESG data and ratings
Regulatory focus would ‘achieve better outcomes for markets and consumers’
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Metrics and guidance boosted in TNFD framework second draft
Feedback from more than 500 market participants leads to developments in next draft released today
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UK pensions must align with Paris Agreement
But no requirement to act on non-financial factors
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Investor group CEOs want no natural gas in UK taxonomy
In open letter to UK prime minister the IIGCC, PRI and UKSIF say natural gas is not green
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EU sets 33% quota for women directors or face fines
Listed companies must apply gender-neutral appointment criteria, positively discriminate and disclose criteria
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Green investment scam duo found guilty
They took £37m from around 2,000 victims
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UK windfall tax extraction incentive a ‘big mistake’
Energy Profits Levy allows oil and gas companies to avoid the new tax if they invest in UK fossil fuel extraction
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Climate ministers discuss 2030 coal phase-out deadline at G7
Industry lobbies request leaders show greater alignment on international climate goals