On 25 June 2024, the PRI hosted a conference dedicated to investing for sustainability impacts (AM session) and advancing the UK transition (PM session) as part of London Climate Action Week. 

The PM session brought together UK policymakers, regulators, and investment industry stakeholders to discuss sustainable finance policy priorities for an incoming UK government, with a focus on priorities which can facilitate a successful transition to a sustainable and equitable economy that benefits natural and social systems.

The sessions delved into key policy developments related to the UK’s transition, including:

  • a stocktake of the UK landscape and trajectories;
  • a discussion on the place of regulation; and
  • market leading practice and policies on the transition.

The discussions showcased policies and signals to make the UK an attractive destination for investment, rooted in overcoming perceived or existing barriers and drawing on best practice across the globe. The value of a transition planning ecosystem in building momentum for the transition was emphasized, with crucial roles for both investors and policymakers in this ecosystem. A dive into the place of regulation responded to the important question of how policymakers and investors can work together to create a positive, sustainable regulatory environment and support the transition.

This document presents a summary of the points raised throughout the PM session. The views presented in this summary do not represent the positions of PRI.