Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti
defence

FCA pushes back on defence and ESG regulations 

March 14, 2025


The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded to suggestions from government MPs that its sustainable regulation regime was adversely impacting investment in the defence sector, saying that “there is

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wind power

Energy giants accused of ‘land-grabbing’ for wind projects in Brazil

March 14, 2025


The push for clean, renewable energies by energy companies has led to accusations by locals of ‘land-grabbing’ in the north-east of Brazil. 

Residents of the Umburanas

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Building support for climate action across trade associations 

March 13, 2025


A new partnership between the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) aims to increase co-operation, education and engagement on climate action across trade associations. …

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Sustainability reporting

EU prepares to fast track Omnibus proposals after the commission’s request

March 7, 2025


European co-legislators have started preparing and approving a series of changes aimed at simplifying sustainability reporting requirements after the European Commission called for these changes be …

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BP excludes vote on changes to climate strategy at AGM

March 7, 2025


BP has opted not to include a vote on its climate plan at its upcoming AGM, despite investor calls for one following a fundamental overhaul of its …

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ESG, International bodies

International accountancy bodies unite to develop ESG disclosure frameworks

March 6, 2025


Several global and European accounting organisations have collaborated on a project to develop consistent frameworks for ESG disclosures.

The organisations are working together to establish harmonised guidelines to …

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European Commission proposes a raft of changes to sustainability regulations

February 28, 2025


The European Commission has proposed a series of reforms to its sustainability regulations, aimed at reducing red tape and streamlining rules for EU businesses.

The Omnibus Package

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oil and gas

BP shifts from renewable energy to oil and gas despite investor concerns

February 28, 2025


BP has moved forward with plans to switch from investing in renewable energy to oil and gas, despite calls from a group of investors for …

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Apple

Apple becomes the latest firm to reject a proposal to scrap DEI policies

February 26, 2025


Apple shareholders are the latest to vote against a proposal to scrap the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programme.

The National Center for …

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BP could scrap climate plans amid pressure to boost profits

February 21, 2025


BP may withdraw its climate plans as shareholder pressure to boost profits intensifies, especially after activist investor Elliott Management acquired a £3.8 billion stake.

Elliott’s stake makes …

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