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UK's biodiversity legislation could be replicated, says Gresham House

The UK's 'biodiversity net gain' methodology could be replicated, Gresham House predicted, but it will not be the "silver bullet" for biodiversity many expect it to be.

ESG data provider raises $3.5m and launches anti-greenwashing AI tool

The Future of ESG Data conference: ISSB 'will help transform Wild West ESG data market'

The work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will help transform the Wild West of ESG data, a panel exploring potential game changers for the market heard.

The Future of ESG Data conference: Scope 3 emissions double counting 'not much of an issue'

'Double counting' of emissions in Scope 3 calculations is "not much of an issue" and can actually be an "important" factor in carbon risk management, market experts told an Environmental Finance event.

The Future of ESG Data conference: 'Biodiversity disclosures without targets are meaningless', says Nestle

Disclosing on biodiversity without setting adequate targets and plans in conjunction is "meaningless" and unlikely to lead to progress, Nestle has said.

The Future of ESG Data conference: Lack of agreed-upon social metrics deters reporting, says Mirova

The Future of ESG Data conference: ESMA to open consultation on ESAP database 'shortly'

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will "shortly" launch a consultation on key aspects of a free-to-use database that will house sustainability data across the EU.

The Future of ESG Data conference: ESG rating regulation must not 'prescribe what to provide to the market'

Forthcoming regulation of ESG rating providers must not dictate what they should provide to the market, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

The Future of ESG Data conference: BlackRock was 'underweight Silicon Valley Bank due to complaints data'

BlackRock was underweight Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) before it collapsed in March 2023 due to the asset manager identifying an "inordinate" number of customer complaints at the ill-fated bank.