Michael Hurley

World Bank working on sovereign ESG engagement guide

The World Bank's treasury plans to publish a guide that will include information on how investors can engage more effectively with issuers of sovereign debt.

Database of tailings dams launched as investors up pressure on mining firms

A database of tailings dams has been launched that it is hoped will inform investor engagement and push mining companies to actively manage the risks of dams failing and causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities and the surrounding environment.

Acciona claims 69% of revenues align with Taxonomy

Acciona has presented a case study of the alignment of its revenues with the proposed EU Taxonomy, in what it claims is a first-of-its-kind case study.

Bonds round-up: Ecuador, MunichHyp, Klabin, Mowi, GPIF, UK

UK standards setter publishes sustainable finance guide

The UK's national standards body has published draft recommendations for integrating sustainability considerations into investment management.

Newton IM sets sights on emerging markets engagement

Newton Investment Management has set a goal to engage more this year on the topic of sustainability with companies in emerging markets, as it seeks to drive change in companies' supply chains.

BlackRock weighs in on Taxonomy debate

The world's largest asset manager has said definitions of sustainability must move beyond the "binary" approach of the EU Taxonomy, as it pressed policymakers to promote convergence of sustainability standards.

UAE eyes its own sustainability taxonomy

The regulatory authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have published national Guiding Principles on Sustainable Finance, which include basic information on a proposed sustainability taxonomy for the country.

Banque de France reveals further details of 2020 stress test

The French central bank will in March publish the scenarios it will use to conduct climate stress tests of the country's banks and insurers, it has been revealed.

Framework for SDG disclosures unveiled by accounting bodies

Broad recommendations for disclosures based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been billed as "a new approach to address sustainable development issues".