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People Moves, 21 March: EQT, Transition Finance Council, Danske Bank, EIFO ... and more

People Moves, 21 February: Bezos Earth Fund; Ninety One; South Pole; CIP ... and more

UK makes pitch to lead world in transition finance with launch of council

London stands to become "the preeminent financial hub for transition finance" if a new Transition Finance Council is successful, according to its chair and former president of the COP26 climate conference, Alok Sharma.

UK's net zero review will help 'unlock investment', says Aviva

Recommendations to the UK government on steps it should take to meet net zero targets have been welcomed by investors for their potential to help 'unlock the investment required' for the energy transition.

'Massive' uptick in carbon capture investment is coming, UK advisor says

There is likely to be a significant rise in investment in projects to 'capture' and store carbon dioxide emissions from industry in coming years, but this will rely on significant government support to 'de-risk' private investment, an advisor to the UK Government has said.

UK Green Finance Strategy sets disclosure expectations

UK City Minister John Glen ordered companies and large asset owners to disclose climate-related risks by 2022 or face mandatory regulation.