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How the US Is Running Away with Green Investment

Chris Hall

With the looming Paris Agreement goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 43% by 2030, nations are adopting different approaches to stimulating their green economy and encouraging sustainable investment. The UK, meanwhile, is trailing behind in terms of green investment.

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Take Five: Green Means Green

Chris Hall

It had previously been possible to launch an EU environmental opportunities fund, claiming Article 8 classification under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) , while allocating as little as 10% of assets to demonstrably green investments.

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BMW Invests $750 Million to Convert UK MINI Plant to All-Electric Production

ESG Today

The facility is gearing up to build two new all-electric MINI models from 2026, with 2030 volume planned to be entirely electric. and EU, such as the Inflation Reduction Act , and the Green Industrial Plan , in order to attract large-scale investment.

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Legislative Carrot Feeds US Climate Transition

Chris Hall

“It’s an unparalleled and historic piece of climate legislation that’s likely to be a significant catalyst for driving investment into the country’s [net zero] transition for years to come,” says Nikita Singhal, Co-Head of Sustainable Investment and ESG at Lazard Asset Management. gigawatts (GW) by 2024.