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ECB to step up scrutiny of banks' transition planning

Banks in the EU have been told to expect scrutiny of their climate transition planning, as the European Central Bank (ECB) outlined its work priorities to 2025.

Environmental Finance reveals annual Market Rankings winners

Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners of its 2022 Annual Market Rankings.

COP15 agreement 'not only road' to nature transparency

Montreal: Financial institutions will have to report on their nature risks regardless of the outcome of COP15 due to nature-related action from central banks, an executive at Rabobank has said.

Australia consults on climate disclosure rules

The Australian government has launched a consultation on a framework designed to improve climate-related financial disclosures by financial institutions and businesses, which it said will be part of a comprehensive sustainable finance strategy.

Winners of the 2022 Impact Awards revealed

The annual awards seek to recognise and reward the work of impact investors, highlight best practice and thought leadership across all asset classes and all geographies.

COP15: Nature Action 100 engagement initiative launched

The Nature Action 100 (NA100) engagement initiative has been 'soft launched' at biodiversity COP15 in Montreal, where it was revealed that the initiative is gathering momentum, with more than 120 investors considering participating.

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Basel Committee provides climate risk guidance for capital requirements

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has published guidance for banks intended to provide a "globally consistent" interpretation of how to integrate climate-related financial risk...

TPI reveals food companies not aligned with 1.5°C

The medium-term greenhouse gas emissions targets of food producer giants Kraft Heinz and Mondelez are not aligned with a pathway...

UK confirms plan to regulate ESG ratings providers

Providers of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings face being regulated in the UK under a plan put forward by the country's government which could make it the first country to do so.