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Learn moreSTATEMENT: ‘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…
STATEMENT: Seventh Carbon Budget Cruicial for UK’s ‘Economic Positioning’
Commenting on the laying of the Seventh Carbon Budget (CB7) in Parliament, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (June 2, 2026): “The government’s strategy for reducing emissions is a vital element of our economic positioning for the years ahead. “Investors need certainty to allocate billions of pounds of capital…
STATEMENT: Net Zero Economy now a ‘Powerhouse’ for Private Investment
Commenting on the CBI Economics and ECIU report ‘The race for net zero: The UK net zero economy and the transition to a competitive future’, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (June 2, 2026): “This report makes clear that the net zero economy is a powerhouse for private investment…
STATEMENT: Net Zero Emissions Targets Vital For Investors
Commenting on Tony Blair’s criticism of net zero emissions targets, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (May 27, 2026): “As the UK endures another fossil fuel supply crunch, the last thing we should do is step back from commitments to end our dependence on oil and gas. “Net zero…
PRESS RELEASE: 87% of Investment Firms Expect Surge in Renewable Energy Financing in Wake of Iran Conflict
Investors overwhelmingly expect a surge in financing for renewable energy projects in the wake of the recent Iran conflict, a new poll has revealed. The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) sought the views of its members after the war, which began in late February, triggered one of the worst fossil fuel supply shocks…
STATEMENT: UKSIF Response to Climate Change Committee Report ‘A Well-Adapted UK’
Commenting on the Climate Change Committee’s Report ‘A Well-Adapted UK’, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (May 20, 2025): “This report makes clear that the UK’s long-term financial stability will depend on how governments respond to the growing threat of climate change. “Flooding is a key issue facing property…
STATEMENT: UKSIF Response to the Energy Independence Bill in The King’s Speech
Commenting on the announcement of the Energy Independence Bill in The King’s Speech, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (May 13, 2026): “The government has shown the right ambition by pledging to accelerate the rollout of the UK’s clean energy system in The King’s Speech. “Energy independence is not…
PRESS RELEASE: 74% of Brits back EV charger rollout amid surging petrol prices
New polling shows 74% of Brits want their council to maintain or increase support for the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging points – including nearly two-thirds of Reform UK voters. The survey conducted by More in Common shows strong backing for local car charging networks, as the current oil and gas supply shock drives…
STATEMENT: Ed Miliband ‘Right’ to Double Down on Ending UK’s Fossil Fuel Reliance
Commenting on Secretary of State Ed Miliband’s speech at The Good Growth Foundation, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (April 21, 2026): “Secretary of State Ed Miliband is right that the lasting lesson of the recent energy crisis is the need to end the UK’s long-term reliance on oil…
PRESS RELEASE: Brits Want Pension Funds to Prioritise ‘Best’ Returns Over Forced Investment in the UK, New Poll Shows
New polling shows Brits think the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) should prioritise ‘the best’ returns for savers over investment in the UK. The survey from More in Common showed that almost twice as many Brits favoured maximising the performance of pensions in the £400bn scheme over mandated domestic investments. It comes as parliament debates…
STATEMENT: UKSIF Response to Tony Blair Institute Report
Commenting on the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) report, More Than Clean Power: Electrification Is the UK’s Best Bet for Resilience, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (April 10, 2026): “The Tony Blair Institute is right to recognise that electrification can address the systemic weaknesses in our…
STATEMENT: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Comments on Clean Energy
Responding to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s address to the nation today (April 1), where he showed unequivocal support for investment in clean energy, UKSIF CEO James Alexander said: “The Prime Minister is absolutely right to recognise that investment in clean energy is critical to insulating the UK from fossil fuel-driven economic shocks. “The oil and…