ESG / Sustainability

EU Consults on Taxonomy Environmental Objectives

09/04/2023

The European Commission is consulting on additional criteria in EU taxonomy delegated acts.

ESG / Sustainability

Vanguard Under Scrutiny for Lack of Action on Climate

04/04/2023

Ads airing in the US are warning Vanguard customers that the asset manager is helping to fuelling the climate crisis.

ESG / Sustainability

Munich Re Exits Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

04/04/2023

CEO Joachim Wenning said the pursuit of decarbonisation goals in a collective approach among insurers presents antitrust risks.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Aims to End Uncertainty on Fiduciary Duty

30/03/2023

Green Finance Strategy outlines the government’s plans to align the finance sector with its net zero commitments.

ESG / Sustainability

“Clear Direction” on ESG in New Guidance for Australian Super Funds

29/03/2023

APRA has cemented the importance of ESG in its guidance for superannuation funds on investment governance but needs to be clearer on terminology.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Delays Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

29/03/2023

The requirements were set to come into force on 30 June, with labelling and disclosure reforms slated for 2024. These proposed dates will be adjusted.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Looks to Balance Comparability and Flexibility

28/03/2023

V.04 of the nature risks and disclosure framework takes a streamlined approach to metrics through introduction of leading indicators.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Told to Watch and Wait on ‘Greenbleaching’

28/03/2023

Advisory group outlines its recommendations on addressing SFDR Article 9 downgrades and greenwashing regulatory uncertainty.

Big Picture

PRI: Policymakers Must “Establish Coherence” on Investor Stewardship

28/03/2023

The investor network has issued recommendations for policymakers to create an “enabling environment” for stewardship activity.