Green Investing
Green gilts UK explained 2026: Green Gilt 2037, risks and checks
Green gilts UK explained for 2026: Green Gilt 2037 auction results, how government green bonds work, yields, duration risk and evidence checks.
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Kieran Simpson
Founder of The Planet Brief and The Carbon Workbench, writing practical explainers on carbon markets, ESG reporting, net zero, climate claims and green finance.
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Green Investing
Sustainable Stocks And Shares Isa
A comprehensive UK guide to sustainable stocks and shares ISAs, covering ISA rules, ESG funds, sustainable ETFs, fees, platform checks, SDR labels, tax and greenwashing risks.
Carbon Markets
CORSIA explained 2026: aviation offsetting, eligible credits and Phase 2
CORSIA explained for 2026: how aviation offsetting works, who it affects, why eligible credits matter and what Phase 2 changes from 2027.
Green Investing
Green pension funds UK: how to check if your pension is sustainable
Green pension funds UK guide: check your fund, holdings, fees, stewardship and climate reporting before choosing or switching to a sustainable pension.
Net Zero
Climate Transition Plan Guide
Climate transition plans explained: what a credible plan includes, how it differs from a net zero target, and what companies should disclose to investors, lenders and customers.
Green Investing
Climate Risk Property Insurance Uk
Climate risk, flood insurance and property value in the UK explained: how physical climate risk can affect premiums, mortgages, resilience, EPCs and long-term property decisions.
ESG & Reporting
Uk Srs And Ifrs S2 Climate Disclosures
UK SRS and IFRS S2 climate disclosures explained: what the standards cover, how they relate to TCFD, who may be affected, and what companies should prepare.
Carbon Markets
UK CBAM 2027 explained: threshold, sectors and importer checklist
UK CBAM 2027 explained: the start date, sectors, GBP50,000 threshold, emissions scope, supplier data and importer preparation checks.
Green Investing
Fca Sdr Labels Explained
FCA SDR labels explained for UK investors: what the sustainable investment labels mean, how the anti-greenwashing rule works, and what to check before relying on a fund claim.
Net Zero
Scope 3 Emissions For Smes
A practical guide to Scope 3 emissions for SMEs, including categories, supplier data, spend-based estimates, customer requests, reduction planning and reporting.
Carbon Markets
EU ETS vs UK ETS: how the two carbon markets compare in 2026
EU ETS vs UK ETS explained for 2026: coverage, allowances, aviation, free allocation, prices, CBAM links and business exposure.
Green Investing
Greenwashing In Sustainable Funds
How to spot greenwashing in sustainable investment funds, including fund names, holdings, exclusions, benchmarks, stewardship, impact claims and FCA labels.