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UK Must “Harness the Power” of its Green Taxonomy – GTAG

Chris Hall

The UK initially committed to introduce mandatory disclosure of transition plans from financial institutions and listed companies during the COP26, resulting in the formation of the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) in 2021.

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Scottish Green Energy Awards return to Edinburgh in December

Envirotec Magazine

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we will be celebrating Scotland’s renewable energy industry in-person at this year’s Scottish Green Energy Awards. “In Outstanding Service Award (sponsored by Green Investment Group). Best Engagement Award (sponsored by Smartest Energy).

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Preparing for COP26

Envirotec Magazine

She described the UK National Infrastructure Bank as “a really good initiative” in this respect, and said this kind of investment could pave the way, providing the proof of concept that would later secure the participation of private investors. Putting a price on pollution.

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Pre-eminent projects crowned at Scottish Green Energy Awards

Envirotec Magazine

Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that our industry has been able to reunite in-person to celebrate this year’s Scottish Green Energy Awards – and it feels more special than ever in the year of COP26. Best Innovation Award, sponsored by Red Rock Power Limited: Gravitricity.

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Taking the Heat Out of COP27

Chris Hall

South Africa signed a JETP at COP26 in Glasgow, which committed France, Germany, the UK, the EU and the US to supporting its clean energy transition through US$8.5 billion in first-phase financing, provided through grants, concessional loans, investments and risk-sharing instruments over three to five years.

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Ukraine is ‘Matrix Moment’ for Climate Change

Chris Hall

In November 2021, governments came together at COP26 and made a series of commitments to tackle global warming, with 130 countries pledging to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and 190 agreeing to phase down coal power. Higher returns tomorrow on green investment projects should reward investors’ patience. The last six months.