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'Comply or explain' transition plan rules could hinder policy objectives, UK told

UK government concerns at increasing the "regulatory burden" on companies could lead it to adopt comply-or-explain transition plan rules rather than a mandatory regime - threatening its own objectives to catalyse green growth, according to a commentator.

Investors renew push for FTSE 100 companies to give vote on transition plan

Jupiter acquires faith-based CCLA for £100m

Jupiter Fund Management has said it plans to acquire "ethical pioneer" CCLA Investment Management for £100 million ($136 million), helping to build its presence among charities and non-profits.

Weakened CSDDD would 'limit investor leverage on Paris-aligned climate lobbying'

The threat of a hollowed-out EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) would hinder investors' ability to hold companies accountable for the climate-related lobbying practices, an investor representative has said.

FTSE 100 companies targeted by investor demand for 'say on climate' plans

Amazon takes delivery of investor letter on workers' rights

Some 50 investors representing more than $1.2 trillion in combined assets have written to Amazon expressing concerns about the rights of its workers to undertake collective bargaining.

Rathbones targets modern slavery improvements in listed companies

CCLA, LAPFF call for climate votes at 'high-emitting' sectors

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FCA labelling and disclosure framework 'clear step forward' on greenwashing

Industry experts have welcomed the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposed Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and sustainable investment labels - but voiced concern at the potential impact of some of its definitions.