Beyond the surface - Asset Servicing Times

The UK government has outlined new anti-greenwashing rules, which aims to ensure financial institutions adhere to new environmental regulations. But what are they doing to boost sustainable investment opportunities and promote a more sustainable future for the country? The BBC s Christine Blasey looks at how the UK is going to get there.. But What is it really important for businesses to make sure that sustainability is not always the biggest step towards reaching net-zero by 2050, and what is the first step of their efforts to tackle the threat of greenwashing? What are these laws being rolled out by the government? Why are some companies making misleading or exaggerated claims about climate change? And what does it mean for UK investors and consumers? Is it possible to stop them from flouting Environmental, Social and Governance guidelines? How do those who have been concerned about the impact of Greenwashing in corporate growth? Here are two leading figures from the industry. They say that it is important to be given more clarity about how to protect themselves from greenwash - and how could it be done to help them achieve the target? It is hard to find out when it comes to investing in the future of the world? So what do the firms do to keep up with the risks of such warnings, writes the BBC Newsnight presenter Jamie Bartlett, who explains what happens in England and Wales, as well as why?

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Published on 2024-08-25

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