Here’s what the UK taxonomy should look like
UKSIF CEO James Alexander proposes an approach outlining ‘green’ areas in the short and medium term
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Staycation with Schroders’ Claire Herbert: Travel by foot, seal watching and ‘exotic’ locations
Schroders’ Herbert shares why her trip to Norfolk is reminder of why we all need to become more sustainable
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Staycation with ESG Clarity’s Sarah Stewart: Norfolk sunshine, recycled tents and beach picnics
‘We purchased a new tent that is made from 221 plastic bottles – you cannot get more sustainable than that!’
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UK pension schemes to align with TCFD this summer
Pension trustees have welcomed DWP’s consultation outcome on addressing climate change risks and opportunities
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G7 Summit on track for carbon neutrality
Set in Cornwall, G7 Summit is complying with internationally recognised quality standards for sustainable events
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Pressure mounts on UK government to roll out net-zero strategy ‘as soon as possible’
Treasury demands details on departmental roles and responsibilities, clear sector pathways and estimated costs
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Budget 2021: The ESG initiatives responsible investors need to know
BoE’s new climate remit, a green savings bond and City leadership of the global carbon market
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SFDR technical standards report: ‘The EC needs to shed further light’
Asset managers need more clarity around scope for Article 8 and 9
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Review urges nature-related financial risks to be included in GDP data
HM Treasury’s Dasgupta Review finds standard measures such as GDP, growth and productivity are incomplete
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Prudential fund invests £5bn in private sustainable businesses
Global opportunities in privately owned businesses exposed to microfinance, affordable housing and energy from waste facilities
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Fund buyers: All funds will be ESG in five years
Fund buyer survey shows momentum behind ESG will continue to accelerate particularly in UK and Europe
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UK/EU equity outlook 2021: Social and governance to take centre stage
2021 forecasts for UK and EU regulation, engagement with companies and opportunities for sustainable growth