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UK government consults on carbon, nature market standards

The UK government has launched a consultation to assess the applicability of its voluntary carbon and nature market principles.

Railpen using CA100+ benchmark to push boards for climate lobbying transparency

UK pension fund Railpen has stepped up a push for companies to prove their lobbying practices are geared toward meeting net zero targets ahead of the current season of annual general meetings (AGMs).

UK removes zombie renewables projects to attract international capital

Renewables investors are heartened by a promise to shorten grid connection times, writes Jennifer Forrest

Canadian Sustainability Standards Board appoints chair

Trust was visibly being destroyed, says author of UK sustainable funds standard

New guidelines for fund managers backed by the industry and UK government have been launched to improve communication around sustainable funds and tackle greenwashing and stop the industry from "heading in the wrong direction".

'Proxy voting is not dead'

This AGM season will reveal shareholders' climate resolve, writes Michael Hurley

EU ESG fund names are using sustainability terms less, says ESMA

The use of sustainability-related fund names has slightly declined in the last two years, a report from European Securities and Markets Authority has claimed.

IMO agrees 'landmark' carbon tax on shipping

Trump issues order to block US state climate action

Climate policy pendulum may bring near-term relief but longer-term pain, S&P says

Weakened climate-related policy in the US and Europe does not necessarily mean companies are exposed to less climate-related financial risk - with near-term relief tinged with the prospect of longer-term pain, according to credit ratings agency S&P.