ESGvolution, Environment, Nature, Nature-related

TNFD releases third iteration of beta framework


November 11, 2022

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released an ambitious third draft of its beta framework and is calling for greater transparency from companies.

After two iterations of the …

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Navigating the ESG & Stewardship maze?

ESG remains strong despite greenwashing concerns, AIC reports


November 11, 2022

Only one percent of investment specialists completely trust funds’ sustainability marketing claims while more than half suspect there is too much greenwashing, according to a trade body survey.…

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Concern mounts over ESAs’ ESG product disclosures

Double materiality still lacking from Pension goals


November 3, 2022

The pensions industry needs to pull its finger out and embrace the concept of ‘double materiality’ in order to pull its weight when it comes to meeting sustainability goals.

That …

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Carbon emissions, net-zero

LPFA launches net zero action plan with 2030 emissions target


November 3, 2022

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has outlined how it plans to meet its members’ expectations by becoming a net zero organisation.

The £7.6 billion local government …

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Greenwashing, sustainability

FCA looks to tackle sustainability spin doctors


October 28, 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants a crackdown on greenwashing investment companies using misleading sustainability spin.

The UK regulator believes there needs to be agreed and recognised labels on products …

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ESG, PRI

PRI proposes framework for ESG investment


October 14, 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

The study …

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net zero

GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies


30 September 2022

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has released a new report on transition plan disclosure for real-economy companies, making a case for clarity surrounding “critical components” needed to disclose …

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Biodiversity; Field of flowers

Ministers urged for biodiversity regulation


September 30, 2022

The CEOs of three financial institutions have written to global finance ministers with a plea for support for biodiversity and nature-related risk regulatory frameworks.

The letter to the Finance Ministers Coalition for …

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Australia, Banks, CBD

Australia’s ESG movement builds momentum 


September 15, 2022

Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation. 

Traditionally regarded as an ESG …

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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

US: 14 Democratic states show ESG support 


September 15, 2022

State treasurers from 14 democratic states have voiced their support for ESG investment, in the latest development in a widening political rift over how public investments are influenced. 

A public

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