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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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