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EU weakens ETS ambition, in 'major setback' for climate mitigation
17 July 2026In a fundamental reshape to one the European Union's flagship decarbonisation policies, the European Commission has today announced plans to weaken the ambition of the Emissions Trading Scheme.
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How ESG data is evolving to reflect the turmoil of our times
17 July 2026ESG data is adapting to stay relevant, writes Peter Cripps
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SEC chair suggests making permanent controversial 'no action' stance
15 July 2026The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair suggested the agency would continue not to adjudicate on the validity of shareholder proposals, arguing that the move "did not create the chaos that many feared" this year.
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Retrenching regulations are reshaping reporting
14 July 2026With reporting requirements in retreat, what are the implications for ESG data, asks Michael Hurley
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AI begins to transform ESG data market
10 July 2026The technology is changing how investors interact with the data. Peter Cripps reports
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'Boots on the ground' verification still needed for accurate risk assessment
09 July 2026On-site verification is often still needed to verify climate risk data for real assets, an Environmental Finance webinar has heard.
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CSRD 'simplification' saga nears end with adoption of EU standards
03 July 2026Observers have welcomed the adoption of heavily reduced European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), a development they said would accelerate preparations for implementation following almost two years of uncertainty.
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Nissay unveils GPIF-commissioned guide to impact investments
17 June 2026Nissay Asset Management has published research on impact investing, which includes a summary of strategies and a discussion on how the practice links with investors' fiduciary duty.
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EU requests input on CSDDD guidance
15 June 2026The European Commission has asked for feedback to inform the development of guidelines on implementing the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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'Any EU public sector debt to automatically qualify for new SFDR transition label'
09 June 2026EU countries are preparing to recommend allowing general purpose debt issued by EU-based public sector bodies as eligible under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation's (SFDR) new transition label, according to a leaked draft obtained by Environmental Finance.