UK government unveils groundbreaking sustainability disclosure standards
The UK government will establish UK SDS that will enable firms to report on sustainability and climate-related risks.
Examining the critical role of materiality assessments for US companies
The United States currently operates as a voluntary reporting market in terms of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG), despite this, the significance of materiality assessments cannot be overstated as companies look to identify and prioritise ESG issues.
MSCI makes further climate push with unveiling of Sustainability Institute
MSCI, a prominent investment data and research provider, unveiled its latest initiative, the MSCI Sustainability Institute.
The road to effective ESG governance: Beyond good intentions
Addressing climate and ESG challenges is about more than just good intentions. As the saying goes, "Hell is paved with good intentions", which holds true in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.
How are activist investors changing businesses?
The rise of ESG in the financial industry has coincided with a new trend – the rise of activist investors. How is this changing the boardroom?
Syndio to help Broadridge measure its pay equity commitment
Workplace equity analytics platform Syndio has partnered with FinTech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions to measure their commitment to pay equity.
Multinational bank BNP Paribas to face climate lawsuit
BNP Paribas have been sued by three non-governmental organisations due to a failure to comply with the country’s duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.
4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact
Around 4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown the carbon impact data of their choices.
European financial regulators put forward finance disclosure rule changes
Three European financial regulatory agencies have announced a series of proposed amendments to the EU’s SFDR.
State Street introduces global carbon asset servicing solution
State Street has launched a carbon asset servicing solution that enables key stakeholders to ntegrate carbon-related assets in portfolios.