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Enforcement
US SEC Charges Brazil’s Vale for “Misleading” ESG Disclosures
By ESG Investor | 28/04/2022
Brazilian mining firm Vale regularly misled local governments, communities, and investors about the safety of its Brumadinho dam through its ESG disclosures.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Advances Work on Financial Sector Sustainability
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2022
A new report was released assessing current sustainability practices at FIs. Work has commenced to develop a climate disclosure guide for businesses.
ESG / Sustainability
F4B Proposes Governance Model for Carbon Markets
By ESG Investor | 28/04/2022
The model builds on three principles to ensure carbon markets grow rapidly, adhere to standards, and help the global economy move toward net zero.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation
By Editors | 28/04/2022
The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.
ESG / Sustainability
New UK Taskforce to Set Standards for Climate Transition Plans
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The taskforce will develop policy recommendations, sector-specific transition planning templates and guidance, and measures to tackle greenwashing.
Big Picture
New Guidance for Asset Owners on UNGP Roadmap
By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022
The BSR report explains how adopting a human rights-based approach to finance can strengthen the impact of ESG practices.
Big Picture
Leading Banks Fail to Account for Climate in Financial Statements
By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022
KPMG analysis finds most major banks and auditors are not yet focused on climate-related reporting.
ESG / Sustainability
China Plans to Adopt ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards
By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022
The CSRC is currently asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis, but in time they will be required to adopt international standards.
ESG / Sustainability
IIGCC Launches New Investor Climate Engagement Toolkit
By ESG Investor | 26/04/2022
Stewardship and corporate engagement are “vital levers” to ensure companies meet decarbonisation targets, says IIGCC CEO.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms
By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022
Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.
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