ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

Europe’s biggest regulators launch greenwashing study 


November 22, 2022

A major greenwashing study has been launched by three of Europe’s most powerful financial regulatory bodies. 

The study is currently built around a call for evidence aimed at gathering information …

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ESGvolution, Environment, Nature, Nature-related

TNFD releases third iteration of beta framework


November 11, 2022

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released an ambitious third draft of its beta framework and is calling for greater transparency from companies.

After two iterations of the …

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Greenwashing, sustainability

FCA looks to tackle sustainability spin doctors


October 28, 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants a crackdown on greenwashing investment companies using misleading sustainability spin.

The UK regulator believes there needs to be agreed and recognised labels on products …

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ESG, PRI

PRI proposes framework for ESG investment


October 14, 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

The study …

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net zero

GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies


30 September 2022

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has released a new report on transition plan disclosure for real-economy companies, making a case for clarity surrounding “critical components” needed to disclose …

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Biodiversity; Field of flowers

Ministers urged for biodiversity regulation


September 30, 2022

The CEOs of three financial institutions have written to global finance ministers with a plea for support for biodiversity and nature-related risk regulatory frameworks.

The letter to the Finance Ministers Coalition for …

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Australia, Banks, CBD

Australia’s ESG movement builds momentum 


September 15, 2022

Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation. 

Traditionally regarded as an ESG …

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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

US: 14 Democratic states show ESG support 


September 15, 2022

State treasurers from 14 democratic states have voiced their support for ESG investment, in the latest development in a widening political rift over how public investments are influenced. 

A public

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Investors urge companies to account for climate-related risks

Investor coalition calls for mandatory climate disclosure


16 September, 2022

Governments around the world are being urged to mandate climate transition commitments by a coalition of asset managers representing $39trn in capital. 

Coordinated by the Investor Agenda, the call to

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TCFD aligned Pension Funds, LGPS

LGPS TCFD consultation launches


September 9, 2022

Among proposals is that each authority calculates the carbon footprint of their assets.

A consultation has been launched on how the UK’s Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) can be administered in alignment …

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