Reporting & Disclosures

    News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

    Sustainable Finance

    NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

    By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

    Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

    ESG Data

    Net-Zero Data Public Utility to Launch as Beta in H2 2023

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The Climate Data Steering Committee has set out the necessary foundational data that will be included in the initial phase of the NZDPU.

    Sustainable Finance

    Australia to Draw Private Capital to Affordable Housing Sector

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    The National Housing Infrastructure Facility will be used to attract investment from super funds and institutional investors into the social and affordable housing sector.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    UN Panel, IOSCO Call for Action to Stop Greenwashing

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    A UN expert group says companies claiming to be on a path to net zero cannot also be building or investing in new fossil fuel assets.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    Blue Carbon Principles and Guidance Issued at COP27

    By ESG Investor | 10/11/2022

    Principles to develop investable high-quality blue carbon projects to ensure positive outcomes for people, nature, and climate have been launched at COP27.

    Climate Risk

    IOSCO Offers Recommendations on Scaling Up Carbon Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022

    In two separate consultation reports, IOSCO explores measures to bolster the transparency, integrity and resilience of mandatory and voluntary carbon markets.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Outlines Plans to Prepare Market for New Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022

    ISSB launches capacity building initiative. CDP to adopt ISSB standard on environmental disclosure platform. IOSCO to “promptly” decide on endorsement.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    UK Takes Next Step to Mandatory Transition Rules

    By ESG Investor | 09/11/2022

    The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce has published its draft transition plan framework at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh.

    Climate Risk

    Global Resilience Programme for Climate Launched

    By ESG Investor | 08/11/2022

    The Climate Bonds Initiative has launched programme to mobilise capital markets to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Insurance Target-Setting Protocol Open for Feedback

    By ESG Investor | 07/11/2022

    The UN-convened Net Zero Insurance Alliance has launched a public consultation outlining a recommended approach to target-setting and reporting.

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