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French companies sound alarm at 'greenwashing' in ESMA sustainability enforcement rules

The French Association of Large Companies (AFEP) has voiced concern that draft rules for regulators enforcing the disclosure of sustainability-related information will too strictly police perceived 'greenwashing' and be complex to apply.

Australia debut green bond expected from mid-May

Australia will issue its debut 10-year sovereign green bond between mid-May and the end of June, it emerged, as the sovereign announced it will launch investor roadshows from April.

People Moves, 15 March: Impax, GSG, Verdane, LOIM, Schroders ... and more

French regulator AMF says it would back 'say on climate' based on CSRD reports

Canadian regulator demands financial institutions report in line with ISSB this year

Canada's largest banks and insurers must disclose how they are implementing a climate transition plan and conducting climate scenario analysis, under rules that have been updated to align with International Sustainability Board (ISSB) standards.

UK regulator investigates sustainability assurance market

Basel 'faulty'

US banks have urged the Basel Committee to re-draw 'flawed' climate disclosure rules, writes Michael Hurley

Commission to delay review of Green Asset Ratio for banks

The European Commission is to postpone a review of the much-maligned Green Asset Ratio (GAR) reporting indicator for banks, a key figure at the EU's executive arm has said.

CSDDD agreed, in watershed moment, but is weakened to 'shadow of former self'

The EU passed a landmark sustainability reporting law which, although significantly weakened from previous versions, was described as "a watershed moment for corporate accountability".

People Moves, 15 March: Low Carbon, Persefoni, New Forests, CDP, EdenTree, SBTi ... and more