Enforcement

SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims

23/01/2023

A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion

20/01/2023

Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Commission Launches Net Zero Industry Act

19/01/2023

The act aims to increase funding for clean energy technologies across EU member states, including through a new European Sovereignty Fund.

ESG / Sustainability

Taskforce Introduces Framework to Mobilise Investment Capital

18/01/2023

The framework aims to ensure investors are not simply disinvesting from more difficult sectors, particularly in emerging economies.

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB Begins Work on Global Standards for ESG Assurance

16/01/2023

New globally accepted standards aim to improve investor confidence and “reduce the risk of material misstatements”.

ESG / Sustainability

Companies Rally Behind Carbon Credits, Survey Finds

15/01/2023

A survey of more than 500 medium to large businesses across the US, UK and Europe found that 89% of companies view carbon credits as a valuable tool to mitigate CO2 emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

Increase in Global Adoption of ESG Metrics in Executive Pay

11/01/2023

Last year saw continued growth in the global adoption of ESG metrics in executive incentive plans, according to a Willis Tower Watson report.

ESG / Sustainability

Nature is Integral to Sustainability Reporting – ISSB

20/12/2022

ISSB disclosure rules will reflect the connection between climate and nature, Chair Emmanuel Faber said at COP15 on Finance and Biodiversity Day.

AML / KYC

Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors

19/12/2022

European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.