ESG: The numbers behind the name
How the term has fared against ‘sustainable’ and why both seem to be on pause
ISSB
-
-
‘Significant number’ of boards lack basic sustainability expertise
Only 2% of companies stand out as ‘beacons of progress’
-
MSCI: Emerging market firms shut out of sustainable portfolios by SFDR rules
Failing to meet ‘do not significant harm’ criteria
-
Faber to serve second term as chair of ISSB
Term will run until 2027
-
COP28: Firms representing $120trn declare support for advancement of ISSB
Signed statement of support on Finance Day
-
SFDR overhaul: What the EU Commission should include
Fund labels, disclosure requirements and sustainable definitions all under the consultation microscope
-
STACS upgrades ESGpedia to plug Asia ESG data gap
To help financial institutions comply with regulatory requirements
-
UK urged to adopt ISSB standards by sustainable investment industry
Groups respond to TAC consultation saying IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 should become UK regulatory requirements
-
Empowering investors: TNFD in action
New disclosure recommendations will help investors to manage risks associated with nature and biodiversity
-
Only 4% of companies disclosing in line with full TCFD recommendations
Taskforce highlights progress in final TCFD report but more needs to be done
-
Transition Plan Taskforce launches framework to address climate change
Framework ‘can act as a blueprint to inform policy approaches in other markets’
-
What did you miss in ESG this summer?
Here’s ESG Clarity’s essential reading round-up of what you may have missed over July and August