COP26

COP 26: the biggest investment shift, ever


November 5, 2021

This week at COP 26 saw a flurry of landmark achievements for greening the finance sector. The UK has delivered on its promise to make finance one of the core …

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UK Parliament, House of Commons

Queen’s Speech points to growth for green investment


14 May, 2021

The UK government has formally committed to investment in green business and to setting binding environmental targets.

In the Queen’s Speech, an annual address to mark the opening …

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Sustainability standards consolidation draws closer

Sustainability standards consolidation draws closer 

IFRS Foundation seeks to launch sustainability standards board

In response to growing demand for global standards as sustainability becomes ‘business as normal’ in financial reporting, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation is taking action

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UK government urges finance firms to make net-zero pledge

UK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge

Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero

The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.

Speaking …

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China and Russia join push on climate change action

China and Russia join push on climate change action

International momentum is building around the race to net zero

The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant

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