Regulation
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US Investors Urged to Dig Deeper on D&I
July 21, 2021Company disclosures insufficient to assess effectiveness of policies and initiatives aimed at greater equity.
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Weighing up the Cost of Farming
July 21, 2021New tools are helping farmers and investors to understand sustainability impacts more precisely, but policy frameworks still lag.
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Supervisors Must Step up Action on Biodiversity Loss – WWF
July 19, 2021Report calls for capital requirements to be hiked to reflect exposure to sectors detrimental to nature.
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GRI Standard to Shine Spotlight on Coal
July 16, 2021Sector-specific sustainability reporting recommendations aim to prioritise a just transition, says standards-setting body.
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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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Toward a Paris for Plastics
July 14, 2021Investors encouraged to support policy advocacy as well as engage with investee companies to reduce plastic use and transition to circular economy.
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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.
