Republicans file for SEC climate rules to be scrapped
June 27th, 2024
A group of 35 Republican lawmakers have urged the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals in St Louis to vacate the SEC’s climate disclosure rules.
The group, which …
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ESAs propose introduction of SFDR labels
June 20th, 2024
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a joint proposal calling for an update to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
The regulators, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European …
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EU Parliament approves CSDDD
April 24th, 2024
The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.
The CSDDD will require companies to …
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EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals
April 11th, 2024
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.
The certification framework aims to boost high-quality carbon …
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Japan releases ISSB-based reporting standards
April 10th, 2024
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).
The SSBJ announced…
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SEC climate disclosure rules face more legal action
April 3rd, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will face further legal action over its climate disclosure rule.
Liberty Energy and Nomad Proppant Services filed a lawsuit to block the new …
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US Court pauses SEC climate disclosure rules
March 20th, 2024
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).
The ruling comes …
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Boycott bill passes through UK House of Lords
February 23rd, 2024
The UK House of Lords has passed a bill prohibiting public authorities from participating in boycotts, divestment and sanctions campaigns.
The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill …
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Australia proposes new law on climate reporting
February 5th, 2024
The Australian government has proposed a new law to establish a climate risk disclosure framework, introducing new reporting requirements for companies.
The draft legislation amends the Australian Securities and Investment …
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