ESG Archives

ISSB begins research on biodiversity standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has commenced projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity.

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.

TNFD and GRI collaborate on mapping document and guidelines

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are once again joining together to offer guidance for companies on corporate reporting standards.

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).

SEC climate disclosure rules face more legal action

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

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.

US Court pauses SEC climate disclosure rules

The Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals has granted an administrative stay to temporarily halt the climate disclosures rules released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

France Reduction of Co2 Emissions and ESG

ERAFP updates ESG and climate voting guidelines

France’s public pension fund Établissement de Retraite additionnelle de la Fonction publique (ERAFP) has updated its voting policy guidelines covering the evaluation of ESG and climate data.

Social factors taskforce launches guidance with support from Minerva

Social factors taskforce launches guidance with support from Minerva March 14th, 2024 The UK’s Taskforce on Social Factors has released its handbook on social risks and opportunities for pension trustees to consider. The guide was developed with the help of Minerva CEO Sarah Wilson, who has served as a member of the taskforce since it […]

EU law on ESG due diligence fails to reach final approval despite new environmental crimes penalties

The EU Council has failed to approve its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) following objections from member states on the same day the European Parliament adopted new rules on sanctions for environmental crimes.