Sustainable Finance

New Zealand a Laggard in Net Zero Investment

19/11/2022

Survey finds “disappointing progress” in new net zero commitments, but notes progress on policies by asset owners and fund managers.

Reporting & Disclosures

EU Firms Face Streamlined Sustainability Reporting Regime

18/11/2022

Following MEP backing for CSRD, disclosure requirements for the largest companies will go live from 2024.

Reporting & Disclosures

EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks

16/11/2022

The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.

Climate Risk

Scenario Analysis “May Understate” Climate Risks

16/11/2022

The FSB and NGFS warn in a new report that current climate scenario analysis exercises “may understate” climate exposures and vulnerabilities.

Climate Risk

ISO Offers Framework for Setting Net Zero Standards

15/11/2022

ISO has launched guidelines in collaboration with the United Nations to tackle the “fragmented net zero governance landscape”.

Reporting & Disclosures

Overwhelming Majority for CSRD Secured in EU Parliament

14/11/2022

The EU Parliament has adopted new sustainability reporting rules for large companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Sustainable Finance

NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

14/11/2022

Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

Nature & Biodiversity

Blue Carbon Principles and Guidance Issued at COP27

10/11/2022

Principles to develop investable high-quality blue carbon projects to ensure positive outcomes for people, nature, and climate have been launched at COP27.

Sustainable Finance

Private Sector Key to US$1 Trillion Climate Finance Target

09/11/2022

Report envisages the private sector “making the largest increase in financing” and calls for a proactive approach from institutions.