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UK public spending watchdog highlights risk of biodiversity net gain scheme

A report by the UK's National Audit Office has highlighted risks to the long-term effectiveness of the government's biodiversity 'net gain' scheme in England.

People moves, 9 February: TPG Rise, AXA, Abrdn, Cbus, Pollination and ... more

Sustainability assured?

Are organisations ready for regulators' demands for independent assurance of sustainability disclosures, and are investors ready to reward companies providing assurance, Michael Hurley asks

Malaysian regulators to consult on adopting ISSB

UK lawmakers push for tougher financial institutions deforestation requirements

The UK government has been urged by a cross-party political committee to introduce mandatory reporting on deforestation and require financial institutions to carry out due diligence on their contribution to deforestation.

Assurance on sustainability disclosures: A Q&A with IAASB

Standards for sustainability assurance will boost investor and regulator confidence in sustainability disclosures, IAASB says. Michael Hurley reports

Sustainability assurance standards consultation launched

UK government looking to attract 'nature recovery' investments

The UK government is seeking feedback from investors on how it could better attract investment in "nature recovery", and announced it may introduce measures against nature-related greenwashing.

Sustainability assurance standards publication date revealed

Standards for assuring sustainability-related information will be published on 2 August, for consultation until 1 December.

IAASB brings forward sustainability assurance consultation

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has brought forward the planned date for consultation on an international standard for assurance of sustainability-related information, citing public feedback which urged it to do so.