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UK-wide Plan Needed to Boost Climate Investments – Phoenix

Chris Hall

“Investors really need to see a basket of interventions and solutions being implemented to properly unlock finance [into climate solutions]. But a UK-wide transition plan is perhaps the most crucial because it sets the scene and gives [investors and companies] long-term certainty to deliver net zero,” Gardner added.

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UK Pensions Set to Support Emerging Markets’ Climate Transition

Chris Hall

“We hold government debt, shares and bonds, and invest in many companies [in emerging markets] that have committed to net zero – so what’s holding pension funds back?” Fundamentally, it’s often misconceptions and a lack of knowledge about what it means to support the climate transition in emerging economies.

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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

UK pension schemes will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement from October, but will also be given greater flexibility to make climate-positive investments as well as new stewardship guidance, Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey confirmed today. “We

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The ESG Interview: Profits that Don’t Cost the Earth

Chris Hall

McMahon says the overarching objective is to develop a “climate positive” portfolio of assets that will deliver on net zero targets, while having measurable impacts on biodiversity and soil health. He says: “Corporate commitments and ambitions on climate change are almost outstripping many governments.