ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

UK Finalises Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosures Framework

By ESG Investor | 09/10/2023

Harmonisation and interoperability key to transition plans being consistent, comparable and effective internationally.

ESG / Sustainability

European Parliament Adopts New Standards for Green Bonds

By Editors | 09/10/2023

The standards impose strict requirements on companies that choose to use the ‘European green bond’ or ‘EuGB’ label.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Note on Short-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The conceptual note proposes five different climate scenario narratives to underpin the short-term dynamics associated with various transition and physical impacts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Issues Second Consultation on MiCA Technical Standards

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The consultation covers sustainability indicators of CASPs, trade transparency, record-keeping, and machine-readability of white papers.

ESG / Sustainability

GTAG Releases Final Advice on UK Green Taxonomy

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Ingrid Holmes, chair of the UK’s Green Technical Advisory Group, is calling on the government to urgently implement a green taxonomy.

ESG / Sustainability

Canada’s Main Market Operator Launches ESG Data Hub

By Editors | 06/10/2023

The data hub will include climate action plans, impact quantifying, company and controversy screening, news and event coverage, and corporate peer analysis.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Announces New Disclosure Standards for ESG Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2023

The standards will become effective in December. A two-month “intensive review period” will then take place ahead of full implementation in February 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Principles Aim to Make Net Zero “the Norm”

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Principles announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen put emphasis on Scope 3 reporting from financial institutions and measurable targets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS to Issue New Consultations on Climate, Crypto Disclosures

By Editors | 06/10/2023

Consultation on bank disclosures of crypto exposures coming “soon”. Consultation on Pillar 3 disclosures for climate-related financial risks coming in November.