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Britain submitted its climate action plan to the UNFCCC, confirming its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. This follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge at COP29...
The UK Government has officially announced the launch of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027. The long-anticipated initiative aims to boost recycling rates by offering financial incentives for...
Schroders, a leading global active investment manager, announced its intention to adopt all four of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels, covering 16 funds. This move...
BlackRock has launched the BFM Brown to Green Materials Fund, a UK-domiciled mutual fund designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of industries critical to the low-carbon transition. This includes sectors like...
Aegis Energy has secured a £100M investment from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners to build the UK’s first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles. The hubs will support fleets transitioning to...
Schroders has been entrusted with a £5.2 billion sustainable investment mandate by UK wealth manager St. James’s Place (SJP), marking a significant endorsement of Schroders’ sustainable and active investment expertise....
Great Britain marked a milestone in 2024 as coal generation ended on September 30 with the closure of Ratcliffe power station. This marked the final chapter of 142 years of...
The UK Government has committed £7.2 million to help developing countries transition to nature-positive economies. The International Nature Positive Economy Programme, announced by Treasury Lords Minister Baroness Penn at the...
Ed Miliband’s ambitious drive to make Britain Net Zero by 2029 comes with a hefty £37.4 billion price tag, according to an audit by The Mail on Sunday. The allocation...
UK FRC Pushes for ISSB Reporting Standards The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC), acting as secretariat to the UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), has urged the UK Government...
UK’s Energy Revolution The UK government has launched its Clean Power Action Plan, aiming to secure energy independence and tackle the climate crisis by 2030. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called...
Equinor, alongside bp and TotalEnergies, has taken a major step forward in decarbonizing the UK’s industrial regions with the approval of the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside...
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London, Dec 6, 2024 (ESG NEWS) – Qatar has officially launched the trading of its first green bonds on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a milestone in the nation’s...
Qatar has pledged £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to bolster the UK’s climate technology sector, with a focus on fostering innovation and supporting the energy transition. Rolls-Royce, a key player in...
EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund (EQT) and global investor GIC have announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Calisen Group, a leading UK provider of smart meters and...
CBRE IM strengthens sustainability leadership CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has named George Crone as Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net-zero and advancing its...
Schroders pioneers sustainable investment labels Schroders announced plans to adopt the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels for 10 of its funds, solidifying its position as...
Barclays Calls for Bold Action Barclays has urged the UK Government to take decisive steps to decarbonize homes and meet the ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target of 81% below 1990...
What’s happening: The UK government is set to begin consultations on its zero-emission vehicle mandate, confirming the ambitious 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales. This...
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