ISSB starts two-year plan and publishes feedback statement
June 26th, 2024
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has started on its two-year work plan to improve harmonisation and consolidation of sustainability disclosure guidance.
The ISSB chair Emmanuel Faber announced that …
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ESAs propose introduction of SFDR labels
June 20th, 2024
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a joint proposal calling for an update to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
The regulators, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European …
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June 13, 2024
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a new review of all its labour-related standards to inform the introduction of proposed changes that address policies on employment relationships.
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June 5, 2024
The EU’s three primary financial services regulators have called for improved supervision and market practice to enhance the integrity of sustainability-related claims in the financial sector.
The European …
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AIGCC publishes report on nature loss
May 24th, 2024
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has released a report to demonstrate how to effectively manage nature-related risks.
The report, Nature at a Tipping Point, provided guidance to …
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IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments
May 22nd, 2024
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.
The group has also collaborated with the Climate Bond …
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Investors get louder on demands for climate action: boardrooms stall and lurch in response
May 21st 2024
Institutional investors and shareholder advocacy firms across the world are increasingly calling for more action from energy companies in response to the climate …
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Oklahoma AG fires counsel after anti-ESG law blocked by judge
May 17th, 2024
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has fired the Treasurer-appointed legal counsel on the state’s anti-ESG law case.
The move followed District Court Judge Sheila Stinson’s decision last …
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ISSB begins research on biodiversity standards
April 25th, 2024
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has commenced projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity.
The projects will assess the corporate disclosure risks across biodiversity, ecosystems and …
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EU Parliament approves CSDDD
April 24th, 2024
The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.
The CSDDD will require companies to …
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