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EU warned against undermining taxonomy as advisers unveil transition monitoring tool

The EU has been warned it could undermine its sustainability taxonomy if it follows through with plans to significantly reduce the scope of reporting requirements, in a report by independent expert advisers.

French regulator says it will use AI to assess SFDR reporting - but not taxonomy reports

Carney says carbon tax will be cut as he assumes top office in Canada

Mark Carney has said he "will immediately eliminate the divisive consumer carbon tax on families, farmers, and small- and medium-sized businesses" as he won leadership of Canada's ruling Liberal Party.

US withdraws from JETPs in Indonesia, South Africa and Vietnam

The US has withdrawn from Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam, leaving the blended finance initiatives facing large holes in their finances and with questions surrounding the future of JETPs.

Remove ESG barriers to defence investment by classing it 'ethical', UK lawmakers say

Which of the UK's SDR labels is proving most popular?

There are four labels under the UK's Sustainability Disclosures Requirements - but which are investors flocking to and which are they shunning? Jennifer Forrest investigates

Global stranded assets exposure is $2.3trn, estimates say

FCA should provide clearer guidance on 'Mixed Goals' and 'Improvers', urges UKSIF

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) needs to provide investors with clearer guidance on two of its labels, under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has urged.

Public sector disclosure standards should use double materiality, GRI says

One-fifth fewer 'sustainability'-named funds since ESMA rules, MSCI says