Recommendation 9

We agree with the Government that the operating environment will become increasingly difficult for those firms that do not set out their plans for contributing to net zero. However, we do not think it is enough to leave the issue of transition planning to the market. The UK led the way globally with its introduction of mandatory reporting in relation to the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and now risks losing its leadership position in the green finance space by deferring its commitment to mandatory transition planning made at COP26. At the same time, we understand the risk of capital flight and the need to remain internationally competitive.