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Learn moreSTATEMENT: ‘Strong home building standards vital for investment’
Commenting on calls to weaken home building standards that aim to create more efficient, decarbonised properties, UKSIF CEO James Alexander said today (05/10/2026): “The UK’s ageing, inefficient housing stock poses a risk to families’ well-being and the long-term financial stability of the property market. “That’s why investors have backed both strong standards for new homes…
UKSIF response to FCA decision on mandatory climate reporting
Commenting on the FCA’s decision on mandatory reporting in the Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), UKSIF CEO James Alexander said today (01/10/2026): “While it’s disappointing to see a shift away from mandatory reporting under the climate standard, we hope to see companies produce high-quality reporting under the ‘comply or explain’ approach. “This will depend on…
STATEMENT: Great British Grid must ‘drive investment’
Commenting on the government’s unveiling of Great British Grid (GB Grid), UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association CEO James Alexander said today (29/09/2026): “The government is absolutely right to take seriously the scale of the problem posed by underinvestment in our grid system. “Delays in connecting renewable infrastructure to electricity networks can make the difference…
PRESS RELEASE: Majority of Brits support investment in affordable housing and clean energy… through their pension
A majority of the British public would support investing their pension in affordable housing and renewable energy, according to a new YouGov poll. The national survey of 2149 adults, commissioned by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) for Good Money Week (starting Sept 28), asked how much they would ‘support or oppose’ their…
STATEMENT: ZEV mandate review will ‘heighten risks’ for investment in UK charging network
Commenting on the government’s decision to review the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association CEO James Alexander said today (14/08/2026): “The decision to launch a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate will heighten the risks for investment in the UK’s charging network. “The country-wide charging points that are…
PRESS RELEASE: Three in four mortgage holders would heatwave-proof their homes with lender support
Three in four mortgage holders would ‘likely’ protect their property from heatwaves if their lender could help them to finance upgrades, according to a new More in Common poll. The national survey, commissioned by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), shows Brits’ appetite for funding these enhancements via their mortgage – as extreme…
PRESS RELEASE: Over half of Britons say extreme heat will impact their ability to work
Over half of Britons say extreme heat will impact their ability to work within a decade, according to a new More in Common poll. The national survey, commissioned by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), shows the scale of the potential challenge to worker productivity – as the country heads for an unprecedented…
PRESS RELEASE: A Third of Britons Fear Extreme Heat Will Hit Their Home Value
One in three British adults fear that extreme heat could hit the value of their home, according to a new More in Common poll. The national survey showed 33% of residents were ‘concerned’ that rising risks of fire, flash floods, overheating and subsidence, driven by hotter temperatures, could negatively impact the price of their properties…
STATEMENT: New Prime Minister Must ‘Stand Firm’ on Net Zero to Maintain Long-term Investor Confidence
Commenting on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s expected support for further North Sea oil and gas drilling, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association CEO James Alexander said today (20/07/2026): “Pushing ahead with further North Sea fossil fuel extraction runs completely out of step with the global shift to clean energy. “The UK’s oil and gas assets…
STATEMENT: ZEV Debate Heightening ‘Investment Risks’ as Charger Roll Out Slows
Responding to new figures showing the pace of the roll out of EV charging infrastructure is slowing, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said (06/07/2026): “Data showing the pace of the electric vehicle (EV) charger rollout is slowing is a warning of how policy uncertainty can hit investor confidence. “The zero…
STATEMENT: ‘Next Prime Minister Must Maintain Policy Commitments on Clean Energy’
Responding to Secretary of State Ed Miliband’s speech at London Climate Action Week 2026, where he announced the government had so far attracted £100bn of private investment into the clean energy sector, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said (23/06/2026): “The government’s long-term policy commitments on clean energy are one of…
STATEMENT: ‘Watering Down the ZEV Mandate Would Send Warning Signals to Investors’
Commenting on reports that the government is considering watering down the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said (14/06/2026): “Investors in the UK have been absolutely clear that the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is vital for driving investment into our charging infrastructure. “This framework has…