The government published a new document outlining its existing and proposed objectives to develop the UK’s sustainable economy. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee On 30 March 2023, the UK government published an updated version of its Green Finance Strategy (the Strategy), titled “Mobilising Green Investment”. The Strategy is part of the UK government’s … Continue Reading
The UK government has unveiled a number of measures with the overall purpose of reaching net zero by 2050 and meeting the UK’s climate targets. By Paul A. Davies, Beatrice Lo, JP Sweny, Simon Tysoe, Michael D. Green, and James Bee On 30 March 2023, on what has been called the UK’s “green day”, the … Continue Reading
The inquiry seeks further evidence on how and whether the government’s response to COVID-19 should take green ambitions into account. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green On 24 July 2020, the UK Treasury Committee (the Committee) relaunched its inquiry into decarbonisation of the UK economy and green finance.… Continue Reading
Proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures include promoting the use of the TCFD recommendations. By Paul A. Davies, Nicola Higgs, Chris Horton, James Inness, and Michael D. Green On 6 March 2020, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation primarily focused on enhancing requirements on certain listed companies to make climate-related disclosures (the Consultation). … Continue Reading
Green Finance Strategy builds on the Green Finance Taskforce report, highlighting the City of London’s role in delivering a green economy. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green On July 2, 2019, the UK government published its Green Finance Strategy (Strategy), subtitled “Transforming Finance for a Greener Future.” The document outlines how the finance … Continue Reading
