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UK green finance strategy 'fails to address challenge of financing transition'

The UK's green finance strategy has been accused of "failing to address the ... challenge of financing the overall energy transition" by not explaining how the country aims to promote investment to decarbonise its economy.

People moves: SASB, FMO, SLM and IHS Towers

Jean Rogers has stepped down from her role as chair of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

Macpherson leaves S&P Global for Sustineri

Sustineri has poached S&P Global Ratings' head of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis Martina Macpherson, who is joining the boutique advisory firm as a partner.

Why asset owners should take heed of the transition to a low-carbon economy

Addressing the energy transition is a necessary long-term strategy, but it may throw up risks in the shorter-term as well, say Richard Folland and Shuen Chan

Trump plan to renegotiate Paris dismissed as 'smoke and mirrors'

President Trump's suggestion that the US wants to renegotiate the Paris Agreement, when he announced the country's withdrawal from it, has been dismissed as smoke and mirrors by one industry analyst.

People Moves; Lightsource, SgurrEnergy, Climate & Energy Associates, CBL Markets, Ecosphere+

Lightsource Renewable Energy has hired James Brooks as chief strategy officer.

Investors await clarity on UK energy policy

Since the Brexit vote on 23 June, what signals should the finance and investment community be looking for in UK government climate and energy policy, asks Richard Folland

Canada edges towards more carbon pricing

Further steps to put a price on carbon emissions across Canada are likely following a meeting of the leaders of the country's 13 provinces and territories.