Carbon emissions, net-zero

SBTi launches ‘Foundations’ paper to help FIs meet net-zero targets


April 22, 2022

The paper will provide financial institutions with net-zero solutions aligned with 1.5°C.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is publishing a new ‘Foundations’ paper that provides financial …

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FCA Sustainability

FCA finalises rules on board diversity for listed companies


April 22, 2022

Firms to disclose evidence of meeting diversity targets or explain the failure to comply.

UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules that will mandate regulated, …

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Thermobaric Weapons in Ukraine


April 15, 2022

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there have been reported sightings of Russian thermobaric rocket launchers in Ukraine. According to Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Russia have …

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Canada Parliament

Canada sets out mandatory climate disclosure plans in 2022 Budget


April 15, 2022

Financial institutions will be required to publish climate disclosures aligned with the TCFD framework.

Canada is set to introduce mandatory climate disclosures for banks and insurance companies …

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Rio Tinto

Mining giant Rio Tinto loses investor votes in AGM


April 15, 2022

Rio Tinto is under fire from investors following a lack of clarity about climate change risks, questionable audit committee performances, and reports of sexual harassment and bullying.

Investors …

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Russian oil

Campaign by NGOs Urgewald and Ecodefense also identified JPMorgan Chase as the top foreign bankroller of Russian oil and gas.


April 8, 2022

German environment and human rights NGO Urgewald and the Russian environment NGO Ecodefense have called on foreign …

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Netherlands

Netherlands to overhaul corporate governance code


8 April, 2022

The Netherlands is currently consulting on changes to its corporate governance code, including plans to better integrate ESG factors.

The country’s Corporate Governance Code Monitoring Committee is seeking input on updates …

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Human Rights, United Nations

Expert Group to pursue net-zero pledges launched amid worsening climate crisis


April 08, 2022

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched an ‘Expert Group’ to ensure businesses, investors and other non-state entities keep up the pace and fulfil their net-zero emissions …

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ISSB seeks feedback on global sustainability disclosure plan


April 1, 2022

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has launched a consultation on its first two proposed standards that will eventually form a “global baseline” of sustainability disclosures.

Both …

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ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

Expert Group Proposes Revamp of EU Taxonomy 


April 1, 2022

The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an expert group of the European Commission, has proposed a significant expansion of the EU’s Taxonomy for sustainable finance.

In a new report, the …

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