UNEP logo, convenor of UNEPFI, a cofounder of the TNFD

Pilot test shows TNFD requires further guidance 

April 13, 2023


Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) requires further guidance, according to results from pilot testing of the beta framework. 

The UNEP FI-led pilot found that the current version of the …

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SEC lambasted over shareholder rights change as companies fail to meet ESG targets

SEC open to easing controversial climate disclosure proposal

February 15, 2023


Enhanced climate disclosure rules in the US could be subject to change after SEC chairman Gary Gensler admitted “adjustments” could be made.

The ‘Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related

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emissions

California eyes mandatory GHG emissions disclosure


January 4, 2022

The California Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, a new bill that requires companies doing business in the state to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

California has become the …

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overload

Are pension funds experiencing disclosure overload?


July 9, 2021

This week, Minerva CEO Sarah Wilson spoke to Mallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf for a feature on the growing reporting burden facing UK pension schemes. Sarah discusses the challenges schemes face and …

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SEC creates new senior climate change role

Ceres calls for SEC to get tough on green disclosures


May 21, 2021

Not-for-profit sustainability advocacy organization Ceres is urging companies and investors to get behind its campaign for more disclosure on carbon footprints.

The Boston-based group is calling on …

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Timeline, Clock, Ticking, Waiting

FCA sets timeline for TCFD alignment


14 May, 2021

New rules forcing asset managers and other financial services providers to disclose climate change risks will come into force later this year, the UK regulator has said.

Under proposals set out …

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce 

Headed by Kelly Gibson, team will analyse firms’ data submissions around ESG

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a new taskforce to focus on climate change and ESG-related misconduct.

The 22-strong team …

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Carbon emissions, net-zero

SEC reviewing decade-old climate disclosure rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its climate-related disclosure rules for companies, which have not been updated since 2010.

In a statement, …

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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Asset owners and their managers need to encourage more companies to disclose the financial impact of climate change on their businesses using an internationally recognised code, according to a new report.

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TCFD Climate Disclosures

UK Listing Rules push for TCFD compliance

ESG data quality will get a much-needed boost after the UK’s securities regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published proposals for improved climate-related disclosures for UK listed companies. If adopted, all premium-listed commercial …

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