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GFANZ criticisms raise fossil fuel divestment debate

January 25, 2023


Concerns over greenwashing, and the current reality of fossil fuel investment and divestment, have been raised again in an analysis of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) by …

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Navigating the ESG & Stewardship maze?

ESG remains strong despite greenwashing concerns, AIC reports


November 11, 2022

Only one percent of investment specialists completely trust funds’ sustainability marketing claims while more than half suspect there is too much greenwashing, according to a trade body survey.…

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TNFD launches nature data catalyst


July 21, 2022

Will have focus on “high-quality” data on nature-related risks and opportunities to overcome data challenges

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has launched a nature-related Data Catalyst to address data challenges and …

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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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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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Report reveals green bonds outperforming ‘vanilla’ equivalents

The Climate Bonds Initiative report evidences the strong performance of green bonds.

The H2 2021 Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market Report is the 13th iteration of a research series …

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IPCC

IPCC report issues ‘dire warning’ about inaction


March 4, 2022

A report published by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has outlined the “dangerous and widespread disruption” caused by human-induced climate change and warned about the “consequences of …

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Australia proxy season keeps ESG at the forefront


January 7, 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly at the forefront of debate in the Australian market and 2021’s AGM season proved no exception. With Australian shareholders continuing to …

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IOSCO

IOSCO calls for oversight of data providers


November 26, 2021

Providers of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and data should be subject to greater oversight and regulation, according to watchdogs.

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) earlier this …

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