Corporates are a few steps behind on ESG disclosures, but momentum is building under pressure from regulators and investors.
Coal policies of UK institutions, PPCA members criticised by Reclaim Finance.
Value Reporting Foundation will give investors “the overall picture, instead of just the good parts”, says Federated Hermes.
GHG emissions from finance sector’s investing, lending and underwriting activities are on average 700 times higher than direct emissions, says CDP.
EFRAG to work with existing standards-setters to develop collaborative framework.
Filip Gregor, Head of Responsible Companies at Frank Bold, looks at how standards fit in with the EU disclosure regulation and taxonomy.
Delayed separate framework for ‘brown activities’ expected later this year.
Net-zero emissions pledges must be supported by credible plan of action, experts say.
Collaboration between data providers and users critical as expectations, methodologies and regulation of ESG scores and ratings evolve.
IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting.
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