ESG / Sustainability

“High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science

25/10/2022

Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Council Sets Out Position on Global Biodiversity Framework

25/10/2022

The EU Council has finalised its negotiating position ahead of final COP15 discussions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, due to take place in December.

ESG / Sustainability

Overall Improvements Mask Climate Reporting Gaps

20/10/2022

The energy, transport and private equity sectors keep investors in the dark on net zero strategies, says a KPMG report.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Introduces Transition Finance Framework

20/10/2022

G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group publishes the outcome of activities across three workstreams, including a transition finance framework.

ESG / Sustainability

Half of New Zealand Assets Responsibly Managed

19/10/2022

By end 2021, 49% of New Zealand assets were managed through responsible investment strategies, an increase from 43% in 2020.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Council Gives Green Light to Board Gender Rules

17/10/2022

The European Council has approved EU rules to ensure a more balanced gender representation on corporate boards.

ESG / Sustainability

Firms Falling Short of Full Climate Disclosure

13/10/2022

TCFD marks five years of progress, but warns too few are delivering decision-useful climate-related financial information.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB on Track to Finalise Standards in Q1 2023

12/10/2022

The ISSB is listening to asset owner feedback on draft sustainability disclosure standards, according to Katie Schmitz Eulitt.

ESG / Sustainability

Republicans Withdraw US$1b From BlackRock Over ESG

11/10/2022

Republican-governed US states have started to withdraw state funds from BlackRock due to the asset manager’s ESG investment policies.