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'More nuanced conversation' needed on data centre water risk

More 'nuance' is needed in the debates around water risk posed by data centre developments, Jefferies has told a conference.

Fed, FDIC among US agencies to ditch 'distracting' US climate risk principles

Principles to help financial institutions manage climate-related risks have been rescinded by federal regulatory agencies including the Federal Reserve, marking the latest in a wide-ranging rollback of sustainability-related policies under the presidency of Donald Trump.

What do reduced regulatory reporting demands mean for the future of ESG data?

As regulators pull back from some of their ESG reporting demands, it creates space for a market-led discussion on what data investors want, writes Michael Hurley

Natural Capital Investment Americas: early bird ends tomorrow

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Natural Capital Investment Americas conference ends tomorrow, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.

SEC ends defence of climate rule in 'backward step for investors'

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ended defence of its own climate disclosure rule, signalling a major blow to hopes it could be saved from legal challenges.

CA100+ benchmark shows progress in high-emitting sectors

The latest assessments from the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) Net Zero Company Benchmark has shown companies in high-emitting sectors, such as airlines, steel and autos, are making progress in their efforts to decarbonise.

Trump victory would be 'disastrous' for sustainability

Investors would need to step up in advocating for sustainability in the advent of a Trump victory in the US presidential elections, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Nature Action 100 publishes company benchmark design

Nature Action 100 (NA100) has published the indicators that will be used within its benchmark to assess company progress.

TNFD unlikely to be major issue in proxy season, says Morningstar

Companies are unlikely to face many calls to disclose in line with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) during this year's proxy season, according to Morningstar's Lindsey Stewart.

Funding cut delays progress of California climate disclosure rules