UK SMEs left behind in green reforms
February 24, 2023
Nine out of 10 UK SMEs fail to understand how the government’s 2050 net zero targets will affect their business, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The survey …
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FRC plans common framework for 2023
February 2, 2023
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has committed to developing a common framework for ESG reporting in the country over the coming year.
The ‘FRC ESG Statement of Intent: What’s …
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UK House of Lords debates transparency improvements for FS bill
January 31, 2023
The UK’s House of Lords has debated proposed amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Bill to improve voting transparency.
On January 30, the Lords considered revisions …
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FCA sets “higher bar” for greenwashing
January 31, 2023
The UK regulator’s proposals to suppress greenwashing set a “higher bar” than the EU’s rules, according to the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF).
Representing firms overseeing £19trn of assets, …
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UK gov repeals Green Taxonomy technical deadline
December 22, 2022
The UK government will not make any secondary legislation under the Taxonomy Regulations, with policymakers set to revoke their legal obligation to seal the climate segment of the upcoming rules …
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The UK Governance Code 2016 & Chairmen
In its 2016 AGM results announcement, Sky plc suggested that shareholders voted against James Murdoch because of proxy analysts rather than facts surrounding Murdoch’s appointment.
As a UK incorporated Plc, Sky’s governance …
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