Tag: Sustainable finance

As the first half of the year concludes, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report on the 2023–2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) focused on sustainability-related disclosures, offering fund managers and compliance teams a clear signal on the current regulatory landscape under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Australia has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey with the release of its national sustainable finance taxonomy, developed by the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI). This marks a major milestone in aligning the country’s financial sector with its net zero ambitions.

The European Commission has launched a new call for evidence as part of its review of the SFDR, aiming to streamline and clarify the...

The ACCC has released a draft decision proposing to authorise, with conditions, the collaboration between the ASFI and industry participants to advance sustainable finance...

Sustainability has evolved from a fringe concern to a central pillar in financial services strategy. With the demand for transparency and accountability rising, financial institutions are under increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into every level of decision-making. Data management, climate scenario modelling, and ESG analytics are becoming critical tools in the journey toward sustainable finance.

ESG Book, a leader in sustainability data and technology, partners with Vyzrd, a prominent climate risk and ESG intelligence platform.

In the realm of sustainable finance, the clarity and credibility of categorising economic activities have received a substantial boost with the introduction of the Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is enhancing its support for the FinTech industry by confirming new anti-greenwashing guidance ahead of its enforcement starting 31 May.

The UK is gearing up to introduce the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) in 2024, marking a significant shift in the Environmental, Social, and Governance...

As the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy gain momentum, companies are prioritising their ESG reporting strategy. Central to this strategy is the creation of a robust, cross-functional ESG reporting team, essential for seamless compliance and leveraging the report as a strategic tool for enhancing overall sustainability.