Category: Sustainability
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UK Carbon Capture Funding: A Missed Opportunity?
CCUS requires long-term certainty and market-driven incentives Recent news reports suggest the UK government is considering reductions in CCUS funding, raising concerns about the long-term stability of its state-led subsidy model for industrial decarbonisation. While public funding has played a crucial role in kickstarting CCUS, the UK’s approach, built around grants and government contracts, has…
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The Future of ESG Funds in 2025: What’s Next for the Industry?
What’s Next for the Industry? The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) fund industry has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade, with ESG funds now accounting for the majority of the asset management market in the EU. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, evolving investor expectations, and growing global challenges, 2025 is shaping up to be…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Finance
Funds, Bonds and Transition Sustainable finance is increasingly shaping the global financial landscape, as businesses and investors seek to align economic objectives with environmental and social considerations. As the field grows in complexity, many questions arise about key elements such as ESG funds, green bonds, and regulatory frameworks. Here, we address seven of the most…
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Biodiversity Breakthroughs
The Latest Trends Shaping Our Natural World Biodiversity, the rich variety of life on Earth, is facing unprecedented challenges. However, recent developments in conservation, policy, and technology are paving the way for innovative solutions to protect our planet’s ecosystems. From ambitious global agreements to cutting-edge scientific advancements, the landscape of biodiversity preservation is evolving rapidly.…
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EU Proposes New Sustainability Labels for Financial Products
New Sustainability Labels EU Proposes New Sustainability Labels for Financial Products The EU is making moves to simplify the complex world of sustainable finance. On 17 December 2024, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, published recommendations to reshape the way sustainable finance products are categorised under the Sustainable…