UKSIF urges Downing Street to be a world leader on global ESG standards
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), whose asset manager, bank and financial adviser members oversee £10trn in assets, is calling on the UK Government to step up efforts to drive forward the country's efforts on sustainable finance.
UKSIF's Policy Vision - launched today (28 April) to coincisde with the association's 30th anniversary - details measures it believes should be adopted in order to facilitate a net-zero future and enable...
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