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FCA proposes extended sustainability framework to include PMs

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a consultation to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to include portfolio managers.

EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.

Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final set of resources

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has launched its final sector guidance to help companies and financial institutions to develop their transition plans.

Japan releases ISSB-based reporting standards

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued a proposal of its Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be applied in Japan, aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Minerva data shows major Canadian banks set to vote on remuneration shareholder resolutions

Several major shareholder resolutions are set to be held in the coming weeks, including numerous Canadian banks voting on remuneration requests.

SEC climate disclosure rules face more legal action

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will face further legal action over its climate disclosure rule.

ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda commit to clear green claims

ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda commit to clear green claims March 27th, 2024 The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have secured undertakings that commit ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda to use only accurate and clear green claims. The trio of retailers have committed to changing the way they display, describe and promote […]

IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording

IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording March 27th, 2024 The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has updated its Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) to “reposition” objectives and add asset classes. The group published NZIF 2.0 to replace the original version, which was published in April 2021. The new framework is […]

Oxfam releases corporate driven inequality report

Oxfam America has released its corporate driven inequality report alongside its corporate inequality framework to help investors analyse how companies in their portfolios contribute to inequality.

“Watered down” CSDDD approved by EU Committee

The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), amid criticism that the proposals were weakened by EU member states.