Government ‘must address funding challenges’ for UK to become climate tech leader
Barclays paper says UK public finance support for growth-stage climate tech companies should be ‘optimised’
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Only 23% of EU green bond issuers expected to meet ‘gold standard’ by December deadline
The EU’s Green Bond Standard comes into effect in December 2024
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Granular SDR label filing process ‘could inadvertently lead to mis-selling’ of funds
Optimism about FCA’s approach to sustainable fund labelling has faded – but industry determined to make it work
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FSB stocktake shows biodiversity data and modelling challenges
Findings due to be presented to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors later this month
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Amundi: Just energy transition ‘imperative’ as India scales clean energy infrastructure
Incoming standardised and verified ESG investment processes could encourage asset managers to invest
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Organisations must take ‘ambitious action’ to accelerate net-zero transition
‘Radical collaboration and bold leadership’ needed, according to report from A4S and Aviva Investors
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Less than 10% of top oil and gas companies report Scope 3 emissions from their investments
Leads to discrepancies in investment portfolio carbon footprinting
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Clearer disclosure requirements and data needed to improve the EU’s ESG regulatory framework
Greenwashing and a lack of reliable data noted among CFA Institute members’ concerns
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Labour government ‘continues to put net zero as a central policy’ post-election win
Private sector investment and complimentary policy statements ‘crucial’ to speeding up the process
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Over 90% of US companies plan to increase reporting efforts on SEC’s final climate rule
Enhanced reporting around CSRD and California’s climate legislation also on the cards
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Are the social benefits of crypto-assets being ‘overlooked’ by ESG fund managers?
Fund managers remain reluctant to include crypto-assets in their funds despite ‘real world social impact’
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Sustainable investing ‘a key point of differentiation’ between political parties as voters head to the polls
The next government ‘will play a crucial role in steering us towards a sustainable future’