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FCA signals the expansion of climate disclosure rules


June 25, 2021

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans to extend climate-related disclosures to all companies listed on London’s main stock market as well as to all asset managers, …

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G7 indexes falling short as countries support TCFD


June 18, 2021

A new report written by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and CDP ahead of the Group of 7 (G7) and the UNGC leaders summit has found that the …

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CFO Taskforce commits to SDG-aligned investing


June 18, 2021

This week at the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Leaders Summit, the UNGC CFO Taskforce for the SDGs announced that a total of 58 companies are now signatories to their …

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SEC unveils Spring regulatory agenda


June 18, 2021

The regulator’s short-term plans reflect its legislative ambitions since entering office

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed its Spring 2021 regulatory agenda, outlining short- and long-term regulatory actions that administrative …

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New commitments to biodiversity from government and business


June 11, 2021

Two global nature and biodiversity reporting initiatives have received backing from governments and leading corporations. 

The G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – has backed the launch of the …

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Oil giants under pressure – A turning point for ESG investing?


June 11, 2021

In the wake of major events affecting oil companies in recent weeks, we look at the market reaction and the longer-term implications.

It has been a …

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The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out plans for reporting requirements and climate risk assessment for pension schemes. This comes as the TCFD launches its own consultation to determine the future of its reporting standards.

In …

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Fiona Reynolds announces exit from the PRI


June 11, 2021

Fiona Reynolds, CEO of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), is to step down from the organisation at the end of the year.

She has led the PRI, …

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What about the “S” in ESG? – Still room for improvement on diversity


May 28, 2021

Transparency in reporting on social issues is a powerful way for businesses to build trust, create accountability, show leadership, and move the dial on …

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ESG reporting can overcome businesses’ sustainability shortcomings


June 4, 2021

There is no doubt that the proliferation of ESG investing has coincided with the raised profile of social and environmental sustainability, exacerbated or highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sustainability …

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