Tag: UK
UK Firms Back Mandatory Sustainability Reporting
UK firms view sustainability reporting as compliance and growth tool, with support rising despite regulatory hurdles
UK Opens Consultation On Transition Finance Rules
UK launches consultation on draft Transition Finance Guidelines to mobilise capital for high-emitting sectors
Standard Chartered Unveils Sustainable Escrow Solution
Standard Chartered launches escrow solution to align client funds with green, social, and sustainable finance goals.
Standard Chartered Launches Sustainable Cash Solution
Standard Chartered launches a sustainable escrow solution to help corporates align cash with green, ESG goals.
UK Scraps Green Taxonomy From Finance Framework
UK drops plan for Green Taxonomy after mixed feedback, prioritizing reporting standards and transition policies.
UK France Fund Global Push For Biodiversity Credits
UK and France fund IAPB to boost global biodiversity credit markets ahead of COP30 and support nature restoration
Masdar Iberdrola Finalize $5.6B UK Wind Farm Deal
Masdar and Iberdrola co-invest $5.6B in UK’s East Anglia THREE wind farm to power 1.3M homes, boosting clean energy.
Sumitomo To Invest $10 Billion In UK Clean Energy
Sumitomo to invest $10.2B in UK clean energy projects by 2035, focusing on offshore wind and hydrogen sectors.
UK Local Councils Plan £67 Billion Climate Projects
UK councils plan £67B in climate projects, but 48% cite funding gaps as key barrier, warns new CDP climate report.
UK, Kenya, Singapore Launch Carbon Markets Coalition
UK, Kenya, and Singapore form coalition to boost carbon markets, aiming to unlock $250B in climate finance by 2050.
UK Unveils £30B Plan To Boost Clean Energy Sector
UK launches £30B annual clean energy plan with R&D boost, aiming to lead in innovation, jobs, and energy security.
Barclays Climate Ventures Unlocks £508M In Climate Tech
Barclays Climate Ventures has catalyzed over £508M in climate tech investment, creating 1,309 jobs globally.
Eni Partners With GIP For Major CCUS Stake Deal
Eni signs exclusivity deal with GIP for nearly 50% stake in CCUS projects to boost energy transition efforts.
EU And UK To Link Carbon Markets In Climate Deal
EU and UK agree to link emissions trading systems, boosting cooperation to fight climate change together.
India Unveils Climate Finance Taxonomy Draft
India releases draft Climate Finance Taxonomy to unlock $2.5 trillion for climate-aligned sectors by 2030.
Schroders Buys Stake In UK Offshore Wind Project
Schroders acquires 24.5% stake in UK’s West of Duddon Sands wind farm from Ørsted for $610 million.
Macquarie Acquires Full Ownership Of Island Green Power
Macquarie acquires full ownership of Island Green Power, strengthening its UK solar and battery portfolio.
UK Sets Integrity Rules For $319B Green Credit Market
UK unveils principles for carbon and nature credit markets to boost transparency and drive climate investment.
Heidelberg’s Padeswood Plant to Capture 800,000 Tonnes CO₂
Heidelberg’s Padeswood plant to capture 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, supporting UK’s net-zero goals.
UK Launches Standards To Boost Integrity In Nature Investments
UK launches standards to enhance integrity in nature investments, combating greenwashing and boosting restoration.
China Issues First Yuan-Denominated Green Bonds in London
China will issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign green bonds in London, aiming to attract global investment.
