Scotland’s new Public Bank must be an ethical lender
MSPs must back ethical standards to ensure the Bank can achieve its environmental and social goals.
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Climate focus for new Investment Bank, but no ethical standards yet
MSPs backed a climate & just transition focus but failed to include minimum ethical standards for its investments.
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Environmental group calls for transformative election manifesto policies to tackle the climate emergency
The General Election Manifesto for a Fossil Free UK.
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Just Transition Partnership Statement in response to Climate Bill
Unions and environmentalists call for climate crisis to be tackled done in a way which protects and enhances the livelihoods of workers and communities.
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Criticism of oil and gas industry ‘blueprint for net zero’
Campaigners call out cynical greenwashing attempts of mega-polluting industry.
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Campaigners call for radical climate programme from Scottish Government
Scottish Government urged to put its money where its mouth is and tackle the climate emergency with radical programme.
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New Oil and Gas Licensing Round Goes Beyond Climate Breakdown
Commenting on the launch of a new offshore oil and gas licensing round today by the UK’s Oil and Gas Authority: Mary Church, Head of Campaigns at Friends of…
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Scottish Government support for UK oil and gas drilling incompatible with responding to climate emergency, report says
Report reveals huge climate impact of UK oil & gas industry plans, and urges Governments to plan for a just transition to a clean energy economy.
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Reaction to Ineos’ fossil-fuelled announcement
Ineos’ announcement will prolong our dependence on fossil fuels and risks increasing plastic pollution levels.
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