Rishi Sunak: UK to issue first green bond and require firms to disclose climate risk

Michael Holder
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Chancellor unveils raft of green finance plans, including green taxonomy proposals and mandatory climate risk disclosure rules for listed companies

The government plans to cement the UK's position as a global centre for green finance received a significant boost today, with the Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling proposals to issue the country's first...

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