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Recommendation 18
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On the concerns around the constituents of indices described as ‘green’, we note the requirements...
Recommendation
On the concerns around the constituents of indices described as ‘green’, we note the requirements under the Benchmarks Regulation, which should be used to help consumers make better choices. However, it is clear that in some cases the labels or descriptions of ‘green’ or ‘climate-related’ indices do not necessarily match legitimate consumer expectations of what they would commonly be understood to mean. The Treasury and FCA should review the provisions in the legislative and regulatory framework and ensure that the labels and descriptions of indices accurately reflect their content, in line with consumer expectations.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Benchmarks Regulation obliges all providers of benchmarks to disclose sustainability metrics or declare that they do not have a sustainability objective. This will help consumers verify the green credentials of benchmarks with a sustainability objective. The Treasury will continue to work closely with the FCA on these issues. Please refer to the FCA’s response for further information.