ESG / Sustainability

New ISO Standard for Sustainable Finance Launched

05/03/2023

The British Standard Institute has launched a sustainable finance standard to help ‘demystify’ principles for the market.

ESG / Sustainability

Ten Ways to Finance India’s Just Transition

02/03/2023

Investing in a socially responsible net zero represents a “multi-trillion, multi-decade investment opportunity”, according to group of multi-stakeholders.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Strikes Deal on Green Bonds Standard

01/03/2023

Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).

ESG / Sustainability

BNP Paribas Sued over Fossil Fuel Financing

27/02/2023

BNP Paribas is being taken to court over its alleged failure to comply with France’s duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Finalises Key Standards; Backs ESRS as Source

18/02/2023

The general reporting standard and climate reporting standard are now expected to be issued at the end of Q2 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Momentum Gathers After COP15

15/02/2023

Final beta version to follow on heels of agreement on Target 15 in new Global Biodiversity Framework.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Moots New ESG Regulation

14/02/2023

The FCA is seeking feedback on introducing regulatory expectations or guidance on senior management responsibilities for regulated firms’ sustainability-related strategies.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia: ISSB ‘Safe Harbour’ Deemed Unnecessary

06/02/2023

Australian company directors are not expected to face increased liability risks under the incoming ISSB reporting requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

European Regulators Slammed for Approach to Greenwashing Probe

31/01/2023

A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.