Michael Hurley

EU Green Bond Standard poised for entry into law

Japan reveals transition bond eligible use-of-proceeds in English framework

Lack of comparability of banks' climate regulatory disclosures flagged in EBF report

Net zero targets can oblige progress reporting in financial accounts, says IASB committee

Setting net zero commitments can oblige companies to report their performance against climate targets under existing financial accounting standards, according to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) interpretations committee.

'More rigorous' standards see biennial review register big drop in sustainable assets

A big drop in the total assets judged as 'sustainable' globally has been reported in the latest in a series of biennial reviews, with tightened criteria in response to a "rise in greenwashing and greenhushing".

SBTi asks financial institutions to pilot net zero and fossil fuels criteria

ESAP regulation proceeds for adoption after Council sign-off

UK sustainability disclosure rules unveiled in 'important moment' for tackling greenwashing

The publication of UK sustainability disclosure requirements (SDRs), sustainable investment labels and an "anti-greenwashing rule" has been hailed "an important moment" in building trust in sustainability claims by investment funds.

Hydrogen-electric aircraft company raises $116m

BoE climate remit risks breaking government independence obligations, report says