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SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services

9 May 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.

ICMA, IsDB and LSEG publish sustainability sukuk guide

3 May 2024

Leading groups in sustainable finance have released guidance for issuers of green, social and sustainability sukuk.

The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy

2 May 2024

The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.

Heavy industries not on track for Paris Agreement goals

2 May 2024

Aluminium, cement and steel industries are not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, as set out in the Paris Agreement.

EU Parliament approves CSDDD

25 April 2024

The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.

ISSB begins research on biodiversity standards

25 April 2024

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has commenced projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity.

FCA proposes extended sustainability framework to include PMs

23 April 2024

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a consultation to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to include portfolio managers.

Petrobras chair reinstated after suspension for allegations of non-compliance

18 April 2024

Oil giant Petrobras’ chairman Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes has been reinstated to his role after being suspended this week following allegations of non-compliance with the requirements of the company's bylaws.

Tesla shareholders re-vote on Musk’s pay after court decision

18 April 2024

Tesla shareholders will once again vote on Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package after it was voided by a judge.

TNFD and GRI collaborate on mapping document and guidelines

17 April 2024

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are once again joining together to offer guidance for companies on corporate reporting standards.

EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals

12 April 2024

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.

Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final set of resources

11 April 2024

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has launched its final sector guidance to help companies and financial institutions to develop their transition plans.

Japan releases ISSB-based reporting standards

10 April 2024

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued a proposal of its Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be applied in Japan, aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Minerva data shows major Canadian banks set to vote on remuneration shareholder resolutions

5 April 2024

Several major shareholder resolutions are set to be held in the coming weeks, including numerous Canadian banks voting on remuneration requests.

SEC climate disclosure rules face more legal action

4 April 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will face further legal action over its climate disclosure rule.

Activist investor loses out to Disney in board election vote