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UK ETS extension would yield 'double dividend', researchers say

People Moves, 5 April: Brunel Pensions, Railpen, Actis, EFRAG, TNFD and more

COP28 deal to transition away from fossil fuels 'keeps 1.5°C alive' - but loopholes remain

Countries have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in an historic first for a UN climate conference, with claims it "keeps 1.5°C alive" - but observers warned of several "loopholes" that could undermine its implementation.

Climate-washing net-zero lawsuits 'likely to increase'

Legal claims around 'climate-washing' are likely to increase against companies for misleading net-zero pledges if they are not followed by meaningful action,...

Grantham Institute releases investor roadmap for a just transition

A framework of expectations for investors on the just transition has been launched.

Central banks should explicitly back net-zero measures, says report

Central banks should explicitly align their policies with achieving a net zero carbon emission economy by 2050, according to a paper prepared by a trio of economists, including through their prudential supervision, monetary policy and their own portfolios.

TPI findings 'raise red flag for COP26' amid lack of climate progress

Investing in a Just Transition

A growing movement to incorporate social considerations into the response to climate change is being described as the next frontier of responsible investment. Peter Cripps reports

EU carbon market update, 05 November 2018

After last week's heavy sell-off, a more bullish outlook is justified. But volatility remains the name of the game, says Louis Redshaw.

Stern calls for $40 - $80 carbon price by 2020

Influential economist Nicholas Stern said the price of carbon must rise sharply if the world is to limit global warming in line with the ambitions set out in the Paris Agreement on climate change.