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Carney: Net Zero Data Public Utility 'essential' to accountability

The development of free platform Net Zero Data Public Utility will be "essential" for developing the accountability and transparency of financial institutions, Mark Carney has said.

Inconsistent ESG ratings 'failing to measure impact'

Inconsistent ESG ratings "do not necessarily measure" a company's impact on society and the planet, which is making it difficult for investors to make informed investment decisions, a report has said.

Comment: The UK's sustainable finance rules: A job half done

The new UK government needs to finish the job started by its predecessors, and belatedly finalise its sustainable finance policies, writes Peter Cripps

ECB climate scores another sign of rising liability risk, says law firm

The decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to tilt its corporate bond purchases toward issuers with better climate 'scores' is part of a wider shift to tighter climate rules - which in turn points to rising liability risk, a law firm has said.

Climate inconsistency in financial reports could be 'greenwashing'

The inconsistent handling of climate-related factors in the financial statements of highly carbon-exposed companies could be evidence of 'greenwashing,' according to Carbon Tracker.

MAS launches ESG impact 'hub'

Iceberg Data Lab updates biodiversity tool with positive indicator

Iceberg Data Lab has updated its corporate biodiversity footprint analysis tool to enable investors to gauge the positive impact of their portfolios on natural capital.

How NN IP uses technology to gauge social issues

The complexity of analysing 'social' issues makes the argument for techniques such as natural language processing compelling, Sebastiaan Reinders tells Michael Hurley

F4B relaunches and plans biodiversity index

OECD publishes '10 key elements' of credible transition plans