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Biodiversity pledge reaches over 100 signatories 


July 28, 2022

Biodiversity pledge secures over 100 signatories as it races to reverse nature loss by 2030 

The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has reached 103 signatories, now representing in total over €14.7trn in …

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DWP, pensions, stewardship

DWP launches taskforce for social risks


July 21, 2022

UK government taskforce to support the pensions industry around the social factors under ESG

The UK has created a new minister-led taskforce to support the integration of social factors from ESG …

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Gender Balance - A women and a man stand on balanced scales

Investors call for a gender perspective in new EU directive  


July 15, 2022

Capturing a gender perspective in the directive would make a significant contribution to protecting women’s rights and advancing gender equality, according to BCAM 

Boston Common Asset …

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London, UK

UK underscores TCFD commitment


July 14, 2022

TCFD alignment is set to be mandated as the pensions minister calls for sustainable stewardship

Proper stewardship has been recognised as vital by the UK pensions and financial inclusion minister in order to …

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UN combats greenwashing with new panel


July 8, 2022

The United Nations (UN) has brought together a panel of experts aimed at reducing greenwashing by companies in their net-zero commitments

Net-zero plans have come to saturate both business and political …

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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Union

Global pressure intensifies to end ‘SLAPP’ lawsuits  


July 08, 2022

Legislators seek to combat SLAPP techniques

Legislatures around the world are becoming increasingly aware of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) techniques being used by individuals and companies, and …

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ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

ESMA identifies ESG rating shortcomings  


June 30, 2022

The European securities markets watchdog has identified a lack of transparency around methodologies of ESG ratings and providers, as well as insufficient granularity of data. 

The European Securities and Markets Authority …

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Investment Association shareholder rebellion register

CCC: UK at risk of missing net zero


June 30, 2022

Report flags major failures in UK climate delivery programmes

The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published a new Progress Report, which has flagged “major failures” in delivery …

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EU Reporting

EU requires audited sustainability disclosure of international companies


June 23, 2022

New directive to enforce more detailed and accessible sustainable reporting

Large European and non-European companies will be required to report on sustainability issues as the European Council and European …

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Convergence of ESG and non-ESG funds beckons

UK pensions to disclose climate alignment measures 


June 23, 2022

Hopes that the measures will pave the way forward for greener pensions

UK pensions will soon be made to disclose information about how their investments align with climate targets, …

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