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ESG Data: 'Dream of common language will not be met without common translation'

The dream of a "common language" on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting can only be achieved in practice if we accept the need for a "traveller's translation guide" for global investors as well, an Environmental Finance event has heard.

Sustainability regulation can 'force' investors away from 'niche' data providers

Sustainable finance regulations effectively "force" investors to turn to "big" data providers over more "niche" providers, an Environmental Finance event has heard.

CA100+ benchmark shows progress in high-emitting sectors

The latest assessments from the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) Net Zero Company Benchmark has shown companies in high-emitting sectors, such as airlines, steel and autos, are making progress in their efforts to decarbonise.

Recognising sustainability as a risk biggest challenge for ISSB standards

Convincing businesses of the sustainability risks is one of the biggest challenges for implementing ISSB standards, attendees at the Environmental Finance Sustainability Data EMEA 2024 conference heard.

Barclays calls on UK to focus on three transition finance areas

Barclays has highlighted three priorities in transition finance for the UK government that will support global decarbonisation efforts and UK climate and economic goals.

GGGI launches 'first-of-its-kind' carbon transaction facility

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched a carbon transaction facility that aims to support the scaling of international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

CSRD 'gamechanger' for preparing companies for IPO, says Euronext

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be a 'game-changer' for supporting companies that are ready for an initial public offering, Euronext has claimed.

Only 29 countries deliver national biodiversity plans ahead of COP16 deadline

Just 29 out of almost 200 countries have submitted their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), ahead of the COP16 deadline, organisers have revealed.

Banco Bolivariano starting to adopt TNFD

Banco Bolivariano is preparing to disclose in line with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) as it has "more meaningful conversations" with clients on nature.

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