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Australian regulator targets net zero greenwashing

Australian regulator targets net zero greenwashing Follows IPO examination of one company’s statements September 17, 2021 The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned it will take action against companies it believes are making misleading claims regarding their net zero efforts. The financial regulator has already intervened in an energy company’s initial public offering […]

Standard setters turn to biodiversity financial disclosures

The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) has launched a consultation on guidance for biodiversity-related disclosures.

ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

EFRAG reveals direction of EU reporting standards

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has outlined its proposals for EU-wide sustainability reporting standards.

Minerva weighs in on TPR climate guidelines

Minerva weighs in on TPR climate guidelines September 10, 2021 In July, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) announced an eight-week consultation to shape their new guidance for trustees to meet tougher standards of governance in relation to climate change risks and opportunities. Minerva has submitted a response to the new guidelines. The consultation, which ended on […]

One in three applications to UK Stewardship Code fail

One in three applicants to the UK’s Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Stewardship Code did not meet the required standard, owing to shortcomings in evidence and relying too heavily on policy.

TPI publishes fresh scenarios in wake of IPCC report

Keeping the global average temperature rise to a maximum of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will require an energy transformation that is “unparalleled in size and scope”, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).

Oil & gas groups ‘must improve ESG standards’

Oil and gas companies need to show a clear and urgent focus on addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in order to continue to attract capital from investors, according to a new report from EY.

Securities lenders publish sustainability standards

Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) has published its revised and updated standards for sustainable securities lending, alongside 17 opening signatories – including Minerva Analytics.

EU seeks experts for sustainability review

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) is seeking appointees for 11 new industry groups to assist with a review of the bloc’s sustainability reporting standards.

Aussie investors push for energy market changes

An Australian investor group has called for action to align Australia’s energy industry with the wider international market.