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EU examines issues in sustainability market in extensive study

The Publications Office of the EU has released in-depth research on sustainability-related ratings, data and research, examining the flaws and biases inherent within data collection.

'Happily surprised': Private sector has taken ESG seriously

It is a misconception that private equity firms are not focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, Apex ESG Ratings boss Andy Pitts-Tucker tells Ahren Lester, but many need help in collecting ESG data and turning it into action

AMF study identifies weaknesses in French institutions' TCFD reports

Financial institutions continue to struggle to report decision-useful information on how their overall strategy responds to climate change, according to an analysis of French financial institutions' Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reports.

The data provider hoping to put impact on the agenda

The CEO of Util argues that ESG data is flawed, and measuring a company's impact on the Sustainable Development Goals can add a new dimension. Christopher Marchant reports

IFRS 'should use TCFD' as basis for reporting standards, says FSB

The IFRS Foundation's proposal to devise international sustainability reporting standards should be underpinned by the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has said.

Pressure on financial institutions to back up climate pledges growing - 2DII

There is a "pressing need" for financial institutions to provide detailed evidence of the impact of their pledges to help curb climate change - especially as regulators increase their scrutiny of the area, according to thinktank 2° Investing Initiative.

IFRS sustainability standards could create 'additional fragmentation'

The IFRS Foundation has been warned that if it does not support the work of existing standard setters, its proposals to develop consolidated international sustainability reporting standards could lead to "additional fragmentation in an already crowded ecosystem".

EFAMA backs call for ESG data firm regulation

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has announced support for proposals by two European market watchdogs that the EU should regulate environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, research and ratings firms.

French and Dutch watchdogs propose EU regulation of ESG data firms

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