Michael Hurley

US asset manager climate ambition 'reversed' amid ESG backlash, research says

US and Japanese asset managers have been named the worst offenders for climate inaction, with the climate ambition of US managers "reversing" progress from recent years, according to analysis by InfluenceMap.

Commission makes concession following criticism of ESRS materiality opt-out

Companies that say climate-related matters are not 'material' to them will be required to provide European regulators with a "detailed explanation" why, under revisions to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

US Treasury appoints climate counsellor

EU reveals consultation on SFDR overhaul

Sustainability assurance standards publication date revealed

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

ISSB consults on proposed 'digital taxonomy' to aid reporting

Japanese bond investors told to maintain pressure on 'transition' issuers

Bond investors in Japan have been recommended to review at least annually the progress of companies in high-emitting sectors, in guidance that aims to help financial institution engagement published by a Japanese regulator.

MSCI, Bloomberg among big-name signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct

Major data providers MSCI and Bloomberg are among 17 signatories to a Japanese code of conduct for ESG data, the country's regulator has revealed.

Impact investors in $33m electric vehicle funding round

ICE extends coverage of impact data to answer growing investor demand

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has extended its data coverage relating to the alignment of investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to 50,000 companies and 1.2 million securities, in partnership with Util.