Peter Cripps

SEC climate disclosure law 'to be delayed to H2'

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) planned climate disclosure rules are likely to be delayed to the second half of 2023, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Integrity Council's core carbon principles launched

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has released its principles for high-quality carbon credits, which it hopes will help boost confidence in the market.

FCA warning on ESG benchmarks 'to be welcomed by investors', says Osmosis

Osmosis Investment Management has welcomed a warning from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that it is prepared to take action to tackle poor disclosures by providers of ESG benchmarks.

Verra defends REDD forestry credits

The CEO of Verra has hit back at media reports criticising the firm's forestry standard, describing some of the claims as preposterous.

'Strong ESG rating helps' Africa's biggest renewables deal

The process of securing Africa's biggest renewable energy deal was smoothed by the company being acquired having an outstanding ESG rating, it was claimed.

Bank of England to explore whether climate capital requirements needed

The Bank of England said it will "explore whether changes to the macroprudential framework might be appropriate" to help protect against climate risks,...

ISO sustainable finance 'could be as significant as ISSB'

A new ISO standard on sustainable finance could be as important a development as the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) forthcoming standards, it was claimed.

'Our role in the transition goes beyond labelled bonds'

Luxembourg Stock Exchange has a role to play in providing transparency on net zero plans, its CEO Julie Becker tells Peter Cripps

Private equity ESG Data Convergence Initiative appoints BCG

S&P launches environmental commodities index