Reporting & Disclosures

Code of Practice Launches for Voluntary Carbon Markets

10/06/2022

Google, Unilever and Hitachi have signed on to the new code, which aims to improve the integrity of corporate claims about the use of carbon credits.

Climate Risk

EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle

09/06/2022

Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

ESG Data

ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact

04/06/2022

Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.

Reporting & Disclosures

DWS CEO Quits Over Greenwashing Accusations

02/06/2022

Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Investing Slowly Taking Root at Central Banks

30/05/2022

A new report says central banks are increasingly looking to align their operations with sustainability objectives within the constraints of their mandates.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

“Notable Progress” in Financial Institutions’ D&I Policies: BIS

28/05/2022

International standards could be more explicit in articulating expectations on diversity and inclusion practices.

Reporting & Disclosures

US SEC Funds Proposals Aim to Tackle Greenwashing

27/05/2022

Asset managers will be required to justify their use of ESG labels under new proposals from the SEC.

Reporting & Disclosures

ESG Explainer: SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table

25/05/2022

Despite high levels of investor support, proposed rules on climate-related disclosures have prompted questions of regulatory over-reach.

Nature & Biodiversity

TNFD Launches Collaborative Initiatives to Refine Reporting Framework

24/05/2022

TNFD consultation groups from Australia and New Zealand, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK have been formed.