ESG

  • Korea publishes ISSB-based draft disclosure standards

    03 May 2024
  • AI can help combat ESG backlash, says deVere's Green

    03 May 2024

    AI could play a key role in combatting the ESG backlash witnessed in some parts of the US through more rigorous and nuanced analysis, says Nigel Green, CEO of international financial advisory group deVere Group.

  • Moody's maintains 2024 sustainable bond forecast despite strong start

    03 May 2024

    Moody's has retained its $950 billion sustainable bond issuance forecast for 2024 despite a strong start to the year amid expectations that challenging fixed income conditions will continue to be headwind for the market to reach a new record.

  • Much-criticised Green Asset Ratio 'not a complete failure', asset manager says

    03 May 2024

    The much-criticised Green Asset Ratio (GAR) reporting indicator for banks has already helped significantly increase transparency surrounding their financing of sustainable activities, and "is not a complete failure," according to La Française Asset Management.

  • Disappointing progress in tackling plastic despite solutions, says Iceberg Data Lab

    03 May 2024

    Tackling plastics is an "achievable transformation" for the economy, but given solutions are readily available, the limited progress made so far has been "disappointing", Iceberg Data Lab has said.

  • 'Minimal additional effort' to build on ISSB to meet CSRD, says EU-ISSB guidance

    02 May 2024

    EU companies reporting under European standards can comply with global standards "with minimal additional effort", according to the European Commission.

  • Nature maturity tool launched

    02 May 2024

    A tool to assess the 'maturity' of a company's performance on nature has been launched by NatureMetrics to help companies develop better nature strategies.

  • Businesses urge California to unlock funding for climate disclosure rule

    01 May 2024
  • Corporates lead green bond issuance across $3trn milestone

    01 May 2024

    Cumulative green bond issuance has crossed $3 trillion after a strong start to 2024 for the oldest sustainable bond instrument, with corporates leading the way with its own $1 trillion milestone passed.

  • Disclose now on climate to lay ground for nature reporting, Aussie regulator says

    01 May 2024
  • CSRD reporting to 'extend far beyond those subject to the regulation', says Workiva

    30 April 2024
  • Australian investor body seeks experts for taxonomy project

    30 April 2024
  • EU Commission puts call out for natural capital and circular experts

    30 April 2024
  • ESRS for specific sectors and non-EU companies delayed by two years

    30 April 2024