FCA

FCA sets “higher bar” for greenwashing 

January 31, 2023


The UK regulator’s proposals to suppress greenwashing set a “higher bar” than the EU’s rules, according to the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF). 

Representing firms overseeing £19trn of assets, …

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EU Reporting

EU requires audited sustainability disclosure of international companies


June 23, 2022

New directive to enforce more detailed and accessible sustainable reporting

Large European and non-European companies will be required to report on sustainability issues as the European Council and European …

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ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

EFRAG reveals direction of EU reporting standards

Draft sustainability reporting standards are expected in 2022


September 17, 2021

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has outlined its proposals for EU-wide sustainability reporting standards.

The newly published Climate Standard Prototype …

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Investors back EU plan for human rights due diligence rules

Investors back EU plan for human rights due diligence rules

The Investor Alliance for Human Rights wants mandatory, rather than voluntary, reporting and due diligence rules for corporations

The Investor Alliance for Human Rights has called for EU companies to

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EU-wide push expected on corporate long termism

EU-wide push expected on corporate long termism

New legislation and heavier enforcement actions could be on their way for EU companies following fresh concerns they are neglecting long-term value creation for shareholders.

Entitled, ‘Study on directors’ duties and sustainable

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