ESG Archives

Pensions not protecting people from climate-related financial risk

Pensions funds are failing to protect their beneficiaries from climate-related financial risk, according to a new report by Sierra Club, Stand.earth, and Stop the Money Pipeline.

IIGCC publishes net zero voting guidance

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance to support investors in developing their own net zero policies and practices.

EU says circular economy is “vital” to meeting climate goals

The European Commission has renewed its commitment to a circular economy and reducing reliance on fresh resources, describing it as a “no brainer”.

SFDR criticised over fund labelling and mandatory disclosures

Assets managers have called for a new approach to fund labelling and mandatory disclosures in the European Commission’s Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

WWF call for urgent government action on biodiversity

The Worldwide Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) have warned that without major changes by the UK government the food system in England will continue to fail people.

FCA issues guidance on shareholder cooperation for ESG stewardship

FCA issues guidance on shareholder cooperation for ESG stewardship January 2rd, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published guidance on ESG stewardship engagement and collaboration in relation to legislation on insider trading. The UK regulator confirmed that voting intentions and broader stewardship plans regarding ESG are usually not considered insider information, although shareholders should […]

IFRS takes over monitoring climate-related disclosures from TCFD

IFRS takes over monitoring climate-related disclosures from TCFD December 8th, 2023 The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) will oversee companies’ climate-related disclosures following the disbanding of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has announced that the work of the TCFD has been completed, with the International Sustainability […]