To mark the start of COP28, Oxfam and short film eco-streamers WaterBear have released a series of animated films to amplify the voices of global climate activists.
Banks including HSBC and Standard Chartered ditch SBTi goals
Four banks including HSBC and Standard Chartered have ditched meeting SBTi targets over fears of fossil fuel financing.
FCA bans greenwashing to improve consumer trust in sustainable investments
The FCA has unveiled new greenwashing rules to improve consumer trust in sustainability investments and ensure claims aren’t misleading.
Carbon Accounting Alliance to support sector in net zero transition
Planet Mark and ClimatePartner have founded the Carbon Accounting Alliance to support and regulate the sector in the transition to net zero.
Lloyds Banking Group commits to reduce direct emissions by 90% by 2030
Lloyds Banking Group has committed to reduce its direct carbon emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to a 2018/2019 baseline.
Government pension schemes to include climate change in valuations
The Government’s Actuary Department will now consider the impacts and risks of climate change in its valuations of public sector pensions.
Over 300 financial institutions demand science-based targets in race to 1.5°C
Some 367 financial institutions and companies are backing CDP’s campaign urging high-emitting companies to set science-based targets.
Banks fuelled over £123bn into ‘carbon bomb’ projects
Banks fuelled over £123 billion ($150 billion) into companies with “carbon bomb” projects in 2022.
Over 20 NGOs call on the EU to prioritise sustainable finance
A group of over 20 NGOs, led by Banktrack and ShareAction has published a manifesto calling on EU policymakers to make sustainable finance a top priority for the 2024-2029 agenda.
Navigating the circular economy through tax and regulation
Preparing your business for the circular economy? KPMGs’ Chris Morgan explains tax and regulations in the transition.