Category: News and Commentaries

“Too many fund firms use strong rhetoric on abuses while lending money to oppressive regimes.” [COMMENTARY]With many ESG rating firms…Continue readingBond investors need to step up on human rights.

“This weekAmory Lovins, co-founder of RMI and clean energy BAMF, released a paper, ‘Decarbonizing our toughest sectors — profitably,‘ encouraging…Continue readingAmory Lovins: Decarbonizing industry isn’t just about costs, it’s about profits.

“How can people better identify greenwashing and help reinforce the growing sense of accountability for ESG standards? Look for these…Continue reading5 ways to separate real ESG leadership from greenwashing.

“Overall issuance is skyrocketing, but transparency is hard to come by.” [COMMENTARY]There’s a clear need for a universal mechanism for…Continue readingWhere’s All That Green Bond Money Really Going?

“Until recently, European legislation may not have been at the top of the agenda for financial services firms in the…Continue readingMore than $3T of companies outside the EU could be on the hook for SFDR.

“TheEuropean Green Bond Standardproposal will create a high-quality voluntary standard for bonds financing sustainable investment.Issuers will have a recognised way…Continue readingESG: EU Green Bond Standard.

“Global regulators took a first step on Monday to unlock the ‘black box’ of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG)…Continue readingRegulators to unlock ‘black box’ of ESG corporate ratings.

“While assets in sustainable investments declined to $12 trillion in Europe over 2020 from $14 trillion in 2018, the falling…Continue readingESG Assets in Europe Shrink after Regulatory Consolidation Efforts.

“According toLaw 360reporting on awebcast panel last week, Acting Director of Enforcement Melissa Hodgman, warned that, in addition to ‘increased…Continue readingBlog: Acting Enforcement Director warns of ESG enforcement actions.

“The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) havemergedinto the Value Reporting Foundation. They and three…Continue readingWhat you should know about potential new international reporting standards.