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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European Parliament, Strasburg, EU, EC

EU votes gas and nuclear into Taxonomy


July 08, 2022

Gas and nuclear supported as green activities by EU MEPs

The European Parliament has rejected a motion to oppose the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy generation as an environmentally …

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aerial view of a forest

TNFD launches second version of beta framework 


June 30, 2022

 Includes TNFD’s approach to metrics, specific sector guidance, and additional guidance to support pilot testing. 

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released the second beta version of …

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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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Institute of Directors Headquarters

Director code of conduct proposed by IoD


June 23, 2022

Measures to maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics

A code of conduct for UK directors has been proposed by the Institute of Directors (IoD), as part of a recent …

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nuclear, power plant

EU Lawmakers reject nuclear and gas for green taxonomy 


June 16, 2022

Objection of nuclear and gas from EU green investment taxonomy

Members of the European Parliament have supported an objection to ensure nuclear and gas is kept out of …

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ASIC

ASIC issues greenwashing guidelines


June 16, 2022

ASIC introduces guidelines to prevent greenwashing

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced a set of guidelines to prevent large funds from greenwashing.

In order to prevent greenwashing, ASIC’s guidelines ask …

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