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NBIM outlines 'human capital' expectations for firms

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has published expectations for the "human capital management policies" of firms it invests in amid concern that investors do not currently get a "clear picture" of their investment in people.

Rabobank, Coca Cola launch 'sustainable' supply chain initiative

Commission asks EU regulators for 'greenwashing' risk reports

The European Commission has asked the European Supervisory Agencies (ESAs) to provide reports within two years on the extent of 'greenwashing' in the bloc's financial markets and the potential policies it could use to tackle the risks.

ESG data analysis platform in development in Singapore

South African central bank publishes climate stress testing model review

Half of European ESG leveraged loans have 'weak' target promises

Half of all European leveraged loans proposed in the second quarter of 2022 had "weak" environmental, social and governance (ESG) provisions in which they commit to set targets at a future date, according to Fitch Ratings-owned Covenant Review.

GRESB and GI Hub partner on ESG data

Calls grow for EU alignment with ISSB standards

Groups representing the accounting and investment management professions have added their weight to calls for proposed EU corporate sustainability disclosure standards to align with a global baseline also in development.

SEC climate rules could have 'meaningful' impact on private firms

The climate disclosure rules proposed by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) could have a "meaningful" indirect impact on private firms despite not currently covering unlisted companies, according to a report.

Supply chain emissions tracking is 'growing' data opportunity

Data for the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions in companies' supply chains is an area ripe for investment, according to a climate-focused private equity investor.