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G7 Impact Taskforce
We co-lead a taskforce to propose solutions to harness private capital at scale for public good
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Responding to the UK’s International Development Committee inquiry on the UK’s strategy towards development finance institutions
We have responded to the UK’s International Development Committee inquiry on the UK’s strategy towards development finance institutions because private capital plays a vital role in that strategy, including by deepening economic ties globally to deliver jobs and growth in both the UK and low-and-middle income countries, as well as supporting the global transition to net…
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Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing
A sustainability reporting standard to encourage investment into social housing
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New research shines a light on existing social sustainability metrics that can spearhead further policy and industry action
Sustainability reporting, particularly on social outcomes, remains patchy and inconsistent across industries. However, our new research shows that there is a raft of existing legislation, voluntary codes, and market-led initiatives by which businesses and investors are already capturing and disclosing factors relating to people and communities.
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Helping to create the UK’s first green gilt
Structuring a new type of UK sovereign bond to help finance the move to net zero
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Responding to the Left Behind Neighbourhoods APPG’s call for evidence on the Levelling Up White Paper
We have responded to “The Left Behind Neighbourhoods All-Party Parliamentary Group” call for evidence into the Levelling Up White Paper outlining how private capital can be mobilised for public good.
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COP26: Finance, Governance and Sustainability
Held in partnership with the University of Glasgow, this event featured two panel discussions focusing on issues which are central to the ongoing development of sustainable finance in the UK: green bonds, and fiduciary duty and sustainable investment.
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Responding to the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy’s Net Zero review
We recommend that the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy adopts a “Just Transition” approach, empowers individuals and considers the voice of communities in local investment decisions in the Government’s plans to deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Report Launch: Is there an investment case for social and affordable housing in the UK?
Launch and discussion of our report that analyses investment into social and affordable housing, and investigates the merits or otherwise of including social and affordable housing assets within institutional investment portfolios.
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Responding to BEIS, DEFRA and HMT’s call for evidence on the update to the Green Finance Strategy
In May 2022, BEIS, DEFRA and HMT published a call for evidence ahead of the UK government’s update to its Green Finance Strategy, expected later this year.
