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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.

Investor groups lament UK delay to sustainability taxonomy

UK sustainability taxonomy regulations due by 1 January, 2023, will be delayed to an unspecified date, as the country's government decides "whether to change the UK's approach", the Treasury announced.

UK urged to 'uphold net-zero' by investor groups

Court orders UK to publish more detailed 'net zero' strategy

The UK High Court has ordered the UK government to provide a "fresh" report on its 2050 'net zero' strategy, in a 'landmark' ruling which judged not enough information was provided to ascertain whether interim targets would be met.

Focus on banking transition plans as priority, IIGCC recommends

A proposed 'gold standard' for company and investor net-zero transition planning should prioritise the banking sector, according to a €51 trillion ($52 trillion) group of institutional investors.

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Investors dispute FCA labelling of sustainable products

Cardano and UKSIF have raised concerns about the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s proposed definitions of sustainable products.

Ground-breaking UK climate disclosure plans strengthened with TCFD, scenario analysis rules

The long-awaited UK government response to a consultation on its mandatory climate disclosure plans for major companies...

News round-up: Shell, UKSIF, Goldman Sachs and more

UKSIF urges UK to become a leader in ESG standards