ESG Archives

IPCC report issues ‘dire warning’ about inaction

A report published by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has outlined the “dangerous and widespread disruption” caused by human-induced climate change and warned about the “consequences of inaction”.

The EU Sustainable Finance Platform: Where are the owners?

Human rights alliance warns of due diligence gaps

The Investor Alliance for Human Rights has cautioned that “significant gaps” remain in the European Commission’s (EC’s) proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence.

Governance body flags issues with European SME listing rules

The ICGN has raised concerns about the European Commission’s plan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Auditors criticise EU and ESMA over funds market regulation

The European Court of Auditors has warned investors are still at risk from incurring “undue costs” as a true single market remains elusive.

TPI sets out net-zero pathways for highest emitting sectors

The TPI has created a framework for assessing corporate decarbonisation progress across the 10 highest emitting economic sectors.

Norway’s oil fund needs to “catch up” with ethical norms

ShareAction: Banks financing oil & gas production despite net-zero pledges

European banks are continuing to finance the expansion of oil & gas production despite making net-zero commitments.

Asset owner feedback sought as ISSB builds approach

Investors have been invited to give feedback on prototype disclosure templates set out by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Companies urge EU to extend human rights, environmental rules

The EU Commission should extend its planned rules on human rights and environmental due diligence to cover all companies regardless of size, according to a group of more than 100 organisations.