184-73 Green Finance Strategy, 2019

Summary

A comprehensive approach to greening financial systems, mobilising finance for clean and resilient growth, and capturing the resulting opportunities for UK firms. This strategy recognises the role of the financial sector in delivering global and domestic climate and environmental objectives. It sets out: (1) the proposals for green finance at the heart of delivering the UK’s Clean Growth Strategy, 25 Year Environment Plan and Industrial Strategy; (2) how the proposals support the UK’s economic policy for strong, sustainable and balanced growth.

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Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2019

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy; HM Treasury (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals