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Sustainability & ESG
Sustainable Finance
WEF Paper Outlines Steps for Responsible Carbon Market Engagement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2023
New paper from the World Economic Forum and Bain & Company calls for “decisive action” to scale up VCMs and ensure they serve the promised environmental and societal benefits.
Climate Risk
US Fed Issues Instructions on Climate Scenario Analysis
By Editors | 24/01/2023
Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo are asked to submit their responses by 31 July 2023.
Climate Risk
Researchers Dispute Benefits of Verra Approved Carbon Credits
By Editors | 23/01/2023
Investigative journalists found that only a handful of Verra’s rainforest projects showed evidence of deforestation reductions.
Sustainable Finance
SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims
By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023
A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion
By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023
Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.
Sustainable Finance
EU Commission Launches Net Zero Industry Act
By ESG Investor | 19/01/2023
The act aims to increase funding for clean energy technologies across EU member states, including through a new European Sovereignty Fund.
Climate Risk
Crypto Firms Team Up to Accelerate Climate Action
By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2023
The partnership comprises the GBBC, Eqo Networks, BxCi, Solana Foundation, Ripple, Regen Network, and Climate Collective.
Sustainable Finance
Taskforce Introduces Framework to Mobilise Investment Capital
By ESG Investor | 18/01/2023
The framework aims to ensure investors are not simply disinvesting from more difficult sectors, particularly in emerging economies.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Commissioner Steps Down Early to Join Vanguard
By Editors | 17/01/2023
Commissioner Sean Hughes was due to end his five-year term in December but will now stop on 3 February.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
EU Regulators to Scrutinise Financial Product Marketing
By Editors | 17/01/2023
A review will be undertaken this year to assess whether marketing and advertising comply with MiFID II disclosure rules.
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