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'Historic day' as EU CSDDD approved

Rules to require large companies active in the EU to report on the sustainability of their supply chains and make best efforts to implement a climate transition plan have been approved, in what was labelled an "historic day".

People Moves, 19 April: Barclays, Zurich, Eurosif, Scottish Widows, Robeco and ... more

People Moves, 12 April: Eurosif, Orchard Street, Apax Partners, Barclays and ... more

CSDDD transition plan requirement 'little more than window dressing'

A requirement to disclose climate transition plans in the watered-down text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is "little more than window dressing" in the absence of a mechanism to force companies to implement the plans, it has been argued.

People Moves, 16 February: EIB, Osmosis, Macquarie, Eurosif, Mirova ... and more

'More rigorous' standards see biennial review register big drop in sustainable assets

A big drop in the total assets judged as 'sustainable' globally has been reported in the latest in a series of biennial reviews, with tightened criteria in response to a "rise in greenwashing and greenhushing".

Discussions over inclusion of financial sector in EU due diligence rules shunted to December

Financial institutions calling for the inclusion of the sector in EU due diligence rules will have to wait until next month to find out if they have been successful, when the next meeting of EU institutions is understood to be planned.

People Moves, 22 September: Eurosif, Lightrock, Planet First Partners and Revaia

ISSB urged to address biodiversity and social issues

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been urged to set standards on biodiversity and human capital, as part of its next phase of work.

More than 90 investors demand removal of climate disclosure opt-out in CSRD

A group of 93 investors and other financial institutions has signed a letter urging the European Commission to remove a proposed opt-out in corporate disclosure rules for aspects including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.