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Inaugural ISSB members appointed

The four inaugural members of the body developing global baseline sustainability reporting standards have been appointed.

High yield, loan borrowers urged to 'come prepared' on ESG data

Companies looking to raise funds through high yield bonds or loans have been urged to "come prepared" with key environmental, social and governance (ESG) data for investors to improve engagement opportunities.

CDP: Companies flag $79bn of deforestation risk

IFRS Foundation 'at odds' with academics on sustainability standards

The IFRS Foundation has been criticised for failing to consider the views of academics as it prepared to devise global baseline sustainability reporting standards.

Mandate private market disclosures, says LSEG

Policymakers globally should introduce mandatory sustainability disclosure regimes that cover private markets as much as public markets, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has urged.

Minimising the cost of the ESG reporting burden

The EU's sustainable finance action plan will increase operating costs by more than €20 billion, argues Andy Sloan

NBIM backs ISSB enterprise value approach

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has said it supports the IFRS Foundation's focus on sustainability factors that affect a company's 'enterprise value' as the standard setter develops 'baseline' global sustainability standards.

Global Canopy joins Afi steering group

CISL: Finance must lead on nature risks now

ISSB gets Montreal base