ESMA given regulatory powers over ESG ratings
New rules to authorise ESG ratings, improve transparency and avoid conflict of interest
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Investor boost as EU scales up green subsidies
Norton Rose Fullbright analyses EU’s response to Inflation Reduction Act
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Red flags to look out for in corporate transition plans
There is currently no standardisation or enforcement and therefore a high risk of greenwashing, according to Reclaim Finance report
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EU missed opportunity for ‘transformative change’ as financial firms excluded from CSDDD
Industry reacts to conclusion of political negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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MEPs give green light for ‘game changer’ ESRS mandatory reporting
Close alignment with GRI Standards also confirmed
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Investment Association calls for sustainable investment ‘clarity and certainty’ for EU clients
Trade body says SFDR review should be prioritised
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Investors urge EU lawmakers to stay strong on plastics as companies lobby for watered down legislation
Letter to MEPs and environment ministers warns against ‘alarming’ efforts to weaken PPWR proposal
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Q&A: What does EU deforestation regulation mean for UK?
Obligation for companies to undertake due diligence
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EU ESG ratings proposal leaves ‘unanswered questions’
Providers must be authorised to provide ESG ratings in the EU
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Real estate groups want changes to ‘confusing’ SFDR rules
Also claim the definition for inefficient real estate assets is ‘overly complicated and unworkable’
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European private equity managers ‘very satisfied’ with ESG regulation
PwC survey finds asset managers are planning to expand their ESG private market offerings
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UK businesses risk fines for missing emissions reporting deadline
The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive comes into force in 2024