Companies failing to ensure human rights
July 3rd, 2024
The majority of the world’s 2,000 most influential companies are failing to ensure human rights, decent work and ethical conduct.
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has published its Social Benchmark, …
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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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Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s huge pay day
June 14, 2024
Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package – the largest in US corporate history – after it was rescinded by a Delaware court in January.
The …
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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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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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Canadian regulator launches greenwashing investigation into lululemon
May 16th, 2024
Competition Bureau Canada has begun an investigation into lululemon over allegations of greenwashing.
The investigation comes after stand.earth, an environmental advocacy organization, filed a complaint with the bureau claiming lululemon …
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More CEOs are prioritising sustainability
May 10th, 2024
The majority of CEOs are prioritising delivering on their sustainability journey but face challenges from the broader economic market.
EY’s CEO Outlook survey found 77% of CEOs surveyed said that delivering on …
ICMA, IsDB and LSEG publish sustainability sukuk guide
May 3rd, 2024
Leading groups in sustainable finance have released guidance for issuers of green, social and sustainability sukuk.
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and London …
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