Sustainable Investor
EMEA
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ICYMI, Nothing Focuses the Mind Like a Deadline
July 16, 2021With a rush and a push, many politicians cleared their in-trays this week.
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EU Carbon Border Tax “an Invitation for Greenwashing”
July 16, 2021Allianz research highlights challenges of creating level playing field without global carbon tax, suggests uncertainties for investors in heavy-emitting industries.
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New Review Powers over EU Climate Rules Uncertain Until Tested
July 15, 2021State aid needs to be added to regulation, says ClientEarth; Details of ‘Fit for 55’ proposals could be subject to challenge.
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Resource Issues may Stymie UK Trustees’ Climate Reporting Efforts
July 13, 2021Smaller pension schemes may take “box-ticking” approach, as TPR guidance outlines regulator’s expectations.
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EU Regulation for ESG Ratings Anticipated Q1 2023 – EFAMA
July 12, 2021Commission timeline comes too late to support SFDR Level 2 compliance, despite six-month delay.
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GRI and EFRAG to “Co-Construct” EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
July 9, 2021ESRSs expected to be implemented before CSRD reporting requirements.
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Disclosures under Taxonomy Regulation Article 8 Delegated Act
July 8, 2021Ruth Knox, Senior Lawyer in the Environment & Climate Change practice at Linklaters, outlines the background to and requirements of the recently adopted Delegated Act on Article 8 disclosures under Taxonomy Regulation.
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CSRD to Improve Investor Trust – EC’s Bassi
July 2, 2021New European sustainable reporting regime aims to phase-in third-party verification and avoid concentration of business among top audit firms.
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Union Role a Sign of Strong Working Practices
June 30, 2021Investors encouraged to monitor enterprise-wide pay practices rather than just executive compensation.
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Fears for “Derailed” EU Due Diligence Directive Following Delay
June 30, 2021WBA Gender Benchmark highlights the continued lack of supply chain transparency on social issues
