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September 27, 2024
Investors say they won’t sacrifice 1bp of return for firms to become more sustainable
Most shareholders also believe companies over-invest in social and environmental issues, finds academic survey
September 21, 2024
Demand for job candidates with green skills is 54% higher than others
LinkedIn warns that if talent pool doesn’t double, sustainability goals will be at risk
September 13, 2024
Survey of 2,000 businesses shows ‘no retreat from sustainability action’
Deloitte claims ‘executives see few trade-offs between business success and climate action’
September 9, 2024
Draghi takes aim at EU sustainability rules in key recommendations
Ex- Italian premier expresses concern about sector specific reporting standards and pressure on SMEs
August 28, 2024
Major study finds tax is single most effective decarbonisation policy lever
Potsdam Institute assessed 1,500 climate policies across the globe to see which led to the highest carbon reductions A major […]
July 5, 2024
What does the UK’s new government mean for net zero?
Labour has committed to stronger transition plan rules and a revival of the UK green taxonomy
June 3, 2024
Why companies must get to grips with the changing needs of their investors
Shareholders used to push firms to outperform peers, but the rise in passive investing means the focus is now on systemic risks
March 11, 2024
SBTi axes net zero commitments of 200+ companies
Sustainability heavyweights are among those to have their climate pledges 'removed' by initiative