Commitments made in 2021 must become reality soon, if end-of-decade targets are to be met.
COP26’s methane pledge will force change, but impacted sectors must first improve measurement of emissions.
Investors lament the lack of transparency on modern slavery, but addressing under-reporting will require multi-stakeholder action.
While not illegal, aggressive tax planning by corporates threatens to undermine responsible investing.
Due diligence gaps across the food and agriculture supply chains must be closed to support COP26 deforestation pledge.
Embodied emissions a key challenge as industry initiatives unveiled at COP26 not matched by government action.
Launched at COP26, the success of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-first approach may depend on extending beyond enterprise value.
Paris-alignment scores are useful indicators of net-zero progress, but data shortages raise questions around accuracy.
A new coalition of investors and banks styled on Climate Action 100+ is targeting closer engagement with carbon-emitting firms.
Policymakers and voluntary frameworks view sustainability reporting through different lenses, but asset owners are pursuing greater visibility.
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