green finance

Calls mount for Treasury to scrap VAT on energy efficiency products, tweak stamp duty for lower carbon homes, and embed ‘polluter pays’ principle across the economy

The mainstream finance sector is missing out on a major opportunity to tackle climate change by supporting community energy and climate initiatives, writes Ethex CEO Lisa Ashford

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announces landlord engagement campaign as it unveils plan for £10m green home innovation competition

Treasury claims issuance puts UK in top three national issuers of green bonds worldwide, with £16bn raised so far

New guide backed by the Prince of Wales aims to help banks support clients and customers as they work to curb their emissions

Government confirms plan to require certain companies to produce net zero transition plans, as part of raft of new rules designed to crack down on 'greenwash' and make it easier for consumers and investors to support the green industrial revolution

New report highlights how climate action offers small and medium-sized enterprises huge potential for revenue growth

Eighteen organisations spanning breadth of financial service industry form financial sector’s newest climate-focused coalition

Dozens of peers and MPs pen letter to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urging him to tighten rules for fossil fuel financing ahead of pivotal COP26 Climate Summit

Debate over how to fund raft of net zero programmes looks set to dominate the coming months