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Building a Dark Green Superhighway

Chris Hall

The rise of taxonomies of sustainable activities reflects a recognition from policymakers that global financial markets depend on a shared classification system if they are to identify ‘greeninvestment opportunities. Taxonomy proliferation. She adds: “We have to remind ourselves that the absolutely critical work is not done yet.”.

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Solvency II: Roadblocks to Sustainable Investments Remain Despite Reforms

Chris Hall

UK ministers enthuse about the post-Brexit potential to unleash a new wave of green investment, but not everybody is convinced. In part, this piece of Brussels law-making was a response to the collapse in September 2008, at the height of the financial crisis, of the world’s largest insurer, American International Group.

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Navigating EHS and Sustainability in 2025: What to Expect From the Incoming U.S. Administration

3BL Media

Companies are under pressure from their customers and investors to deal with climate change. There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis and protect the environment, but most U.S. There are also expectations for change on how the U.S.