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IOSCO aims to tackle greenwashing in 2022 work plan

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has identified 'greenwashing' among its areas of focus as part of a sustainable finance work plan.

IFRS standards set global path to mandatory climate reporting - IOSCO

The publication of prototype international standards for climate-related disclosure is one of the first steps on "a pathway to mandatory reporting" across more than 100 jurisdictions, according to the chair of a body of regulators.

Global climate disclosure standards prototype gets COP26 launch

Greenwashing demands regulatory response, says IOSCO chair

'Greenwashing' risks undermining confidence in the global sustainable finance industry - but regulators are increasingly ready to combat disingenuous claims of positive environmental impact, according to an association of the world's securities and futures markets regulators.

Ashley Alder and Allison Herren Lee to speak at 'The Future of ESG Data'

IOSCO chair Ashley Ian Alder and SEC commissioner Allison Herren Lee have been confirmed as keynote speakers at Environmental Finance's The Future of ESG Data conference.

IOSCO report suggests ways to mitigate 'risks' from ESG ratings [UPDATED]

Regulators may wish to focus more attention on the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, data products and providers, a draft report by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has suggested.

Harmonising ESG reporting - the search for the Holy Grail

The quest is on, to find one standard to unite the globe! Is it destined for success or failure, asks Peter Cripps

Cautious optimism for TNFD despite challenges

After the success of the TCFD in driving focus on climate-related disclosures, the mood is upbeat that the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) can do the same for natural capital - despite awareness of the additional challenges it faces. Ahren Lester reports

IOSCO offers to help IFRS coordinate global disclosure standards

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has offered to establish an expert group that would help the IFRS coordinate development of its proposed global sustainability reporting standards.

SASB and IIRC merge to help simplify reporting

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) are to come together to form a new organisation, the Value Reporting Foundation.