“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?

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.