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IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments

May 22nd, 2024


The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.

The group has also collaborated with the Climate Bond …

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Canadian regulator launches greenwashing investigation into lululemon

May 16th, 2024


Competition Bureau Canada has begun an investigation into lululemon over allegations of greenwashing.

The investigation comes after stand.earth, an environmental advocacy organization, filed a complaint with the bureau claiming lululemon …

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Global standard-setters unite on sustainability reporting

More CEOs are prioritising sustainability

May 10th, 2024


The majority of CEOs are prioritising delivering on their sustainability journey but face challenges from the broader economic market.

EY’s CEO Outlook survey found 77% of CEOs surveyed said that delivering on …

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FCA

SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services

9th May, 2024


The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.

Sacha Sadan, director of ESG …

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Heavy industries not on track for Paris Agreement goals

May 2nd, 2024


Aluminium, cement and steel industries are not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, as set out in the Paris Agreement.

The World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA’s) first 2024 Climate and

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The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy

May 2nd, 2024


The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.

The master trust’s Responsible Investment policy outlines the minimum requirements and ongoing expectations …

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Sustainability

FCA proposes extended sustainability framework to include PMs

April 23rd, 2024


The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a consultation to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to include portfolio managers.

The regulator said the proposed labelling and SDR …

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TNFD and GRI collaborate on mapping document and guidelines

April 17th, 2024


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.

The …

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CLIMATE

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 Security Exchange Committee

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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