🚨 UK to regulate ESG rating agencies With this legislation, the UK will align itself with other leading economies to ensure that the criteria used by these agencies are clear and robust. The Financial Conduct Authority will set the rules. ft.com/content/128f6f…

🚀 Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan have announced Wales' key role in transforming Britain into an "energy superpower." gov.uk/government/new…

🏦 The Financial Conduct Authority advances its framework to deliver long-term value for workplace pension savers fca.org.uk/news/press-rel…

🚨 Financial Conduct Authority has announced a delay in the rollout of the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for asset managers. Originally set for December 2024, the new rules will require stricter criteria for naming and marketing products as "sustainable". esgtoday.com/fca-delays-imp…

🌎  The UK's launch of the Global Clean Power Alliance signals its commitment to put climate at the heart of foreign policy spglobal.com/commodityinsig…

Winvic Construction joins Policy Liaison Group as voice for ESG in construction: btrnews.co.uk/winvic-joins-p… cc The Policy Liaison Group on ESG #btrnews #btr #buildtorent #construction #residential #policy #builtenvironment

📢 Reflecting on the UK Modern Slavery Act: 10 years on and looking forward As we approach the UK’s Modern Slavery Act's anniversary, modern slavery continues to thrive. The National Crime Agency has reported a 53% rise in cases between 2021 and 2022. kcl.ac.uk/news/comment-t…

🌳 In a series of high-level roundtables, UK government ministers welcomed business leaders, ambassadors, industry experts, and representatives from the COP Troika nations — United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and Brazil to discuss climate priorities. gov.uk/government/new…

📊 Under this proposal, ESG ratings providers would be required to become authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, bringing greater transparency, accountability, and oversight to this sector. esgtoday.com/uk-launches-pr…

🌍 The COP29 climate finance deal has faced widespread criticism, with developing nations claiming the agreement is inadequate compared to the scale of the climate crisis. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🌍 Last week's roundtable, chaired by Victoria Collins MP, alongside speakers Dr Nina Seega and Viola Meyerweissflog from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, underscored the need to align profitability with sustainability to secure a resilient future. Key takeaways: plgesg.org/wp-content/upl…