Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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NGFS Updates Climate Scenarios With More Granular Data
June 10, 2021Central banks warn: 13% of global GDP would be at risk by end of century, even before accounting for severe weather events.
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BoE Publishes Climate Risk Stress Tests for Banks, Insurers
June 10, 2021Exercise aims to support more robust management of climate-related financial risks across the sector, says governor.
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Road to Net Zero Will not be Straight – UNDP
June 9, 2021Transition paths from brown to green assets are largely dependent on public policy, with finance sector playing supporting roles.
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VRF to be “Gravel Under the Road” to Harmonised Sustainability Reporting
June 9, 2021IIRC, SASB merger formalised, but “foundational layer” for globally accepted standards remains elusive.
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Due Diligence Roars Back into Fashion
June 9, 2021Lack of awareness of human rights violations in apparel supply chains is no longer an excuse as incoming legislation forces accountability.
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Carbon Pricing Too Low to Meet Paris Agreement Goals
June 7, 2021Cost of offsetting carbon emissions needs to increase “significantly”, while regulated sector faces “political challenges”.
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TNFD Framework to Build Capacity for Nature-Related Data
June 7, 2021Reporting organisations expected to implement double materiality perspective.
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G7 Backs – but Looks Beyond – Mandatory Climate Disclosures
June 7, 2021TCFD, IASB frameworks endorsed; communique also calls for progress on impact, nature-based and beneficial ownership reporting.
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ICYMI, the “Hard Miles” to Glasgow Start Here
June 4, 2021COP26 preparations started in earnest this week, but G7 outlook is uncertain.
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Finance-First Double Materiality “Detrimental” to Performance
June 2, 2021Alignment of EFRAG and GRI reporting frameworks needs to emphasise impact on sustainable development, according to white paper.
