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Take Five: Europe’s Green Brigade Takes Shape 

Chris Hall

This week, Aviva Investors abandoned a pledge to divest from high-emitting firms that had previously been put on a climate watchlist, citing a very different macro backdrop since its engagement escalation programme was established. This becomes a tougher shout when investee firms appear to be betting against their public commitments.

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A Principled Stance

Chris Hall

According to energy regulator Ofgem , as of last year, 220 projects awaiting connection to the grid by 2026 – with only half of them having obtained the required planning permission and start dates being pushed back by up to 14 years in some cases. He pointed to the many solar grid delays that have hindered progress.