Sustainable finance identified as ‘priority growth opportunity’ in chancellor’s Mansion House speech
Consultations on mandatory ISSB disclosure and transition planning, along with other measures, were announced
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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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Driving real-world change through bond engagement
Aegon AM’s Rory Sandilands explains the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for bond investors
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Majority of large-cap companies fail to quantify impacts of their decarbonisation efforts
Several sectors also rely on controversial decarbonisation levers according to the Clarity AI study
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Over 75% of investors predict ‘disorderly’ transition
As Robeco found that investors allocate less funds to transitioning companies
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City Week 2024: Regulatory convergence, adaptation planning and COP29
A lot of discussion surrounded the convergence of different global regulations and reporting metrics
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Supportive policy and regulation could boost UK sustainable finance by £100bn AUM
UKSIF report warns the UK’s position as a world leader in green finance is under threat
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Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final sector guidance
Transition planning seen as a ‘key tool’ to increase momentum for transition finance
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Red flags to look out for in corporate transition plans
There is currently no standardisation or enforcement and therefore a high risk of greenwashing, according to Reclaim Finance report
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Green government: Sustainability wish list for the UK election
Calls for UK to lead shift to transition – or be left behind
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ESG predictions for 2024: Climate adaptation strategies, transition planning and geospatial expertise
Researchers and industry analysts made predictions for the year ahead
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Regulatory outlook 2024: The year where waiting turns into action
ESG Clarity asked industry bodies and regulatory experts about what to expect for the year ahead