Public Realm Vision December 11, 2024 An ambitious and inspirational vision for the future of public spaces in the Square Mile’s tall building cluster has been unveiled this month. The new Public Realm Vision, published by the Eastern City Business Improvement District (EC BID) following 10 months of collaborative working, seeks to support the City of London Corporation on plans already [...]
Audit watchdog plans to ditch ‘environment’ focus in growth push November 11, 2024 The audit watchdog is planning to remove references to the “environment” and “society” from a code setting standards for City investors in a bid to simplify reporting processes and get behind the government’s push for growth, City AM can reveal. In a consultation document today, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will reveal plans to make a number [...]
The ESG Imperative: Why finance leaders must move beyond tradition November 8, 2024 ESG is no longer optional; it’s a necessity for long-term viability. The ESG Future Growth Forum London offers a vital platform for leaders ready to look beyond the quarterly numbers and fully embed ESG into the organisation’s DNA, says Joel Blake The London finance sector is no stranger to disruption. We’ve navigated seismic shifts, from [...]
Cadent Gas reveals plans for 60-mile blue hydrogen pipeline October 20, 2024 Gas distribution company Cadent has revealed plans for a blue hydrogen pipeline across the north of England, sparking a wave of environmentalist pushback. The gas giant, owned by a syndicate of firms led by investment bank Macquarie, has said the project will be “the first building block in a wider network” of hydrogen pipelines across [...]
How to unlock green growth (clue: it’s not all about net zero) October 13, 2024 Think nuclear and speed up planning if you want to achieve green growth, suggests Brendan Chilton,
A lesson from King Canute for the EV transition: You can’t force hype September 25, 2024 European politicians need to learn a few lessons about demand, writes Paul Ormerod
Is ESG dead? And if so, who killed it? September 19, 2024 ESG has become increasingly politicised. Has it reached the end of the line? Asks Neil MacLeod
The Notebook: Is Wapping the best place in London? September 11, 2024 With its cobbled streets, unspoiled apartment blocks and tall warehouse conversions with painted shutters, Wapping is a vision of a Victorian past.
There’s a hidden carbon cost to the government’s housing targets August 15, 2024 But an innovative use of cement could help reduce the construction sector’s emissions, writes Dalraj Nijjar
All the best offices are embracing the Great Outdoors (so leave HSBC alone) August 8, 2024 From smoking den to outdoor zen – offices are embracing green spaces, says Lucy Arthur