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Ditch SFDR definition of sustainable investments, replace Articles 8 & 9, ESMA suggests

The EU should ditch the 'sustainable investment' definition in its Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and introduce a two-tier categorisation system that would effectively replace the current SFDR Articles 8 and 9, an EU regulator recommends.

FRC cuts UK Stewardship Code reporting to 'reduce burden' on signatories

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has cut reporting requirements of the UK Stewardship Code, to "provide clarity on areas signatories outlined as challenging to address, reduce the volume of reporting and provide flexibility for signatories in defining how they undertake stewardship".

Environmental Finance launches 2024 ESG Data Guide

Environmental Finance has launched this year's ESG Data Guide, featuring some of the industry's leading ESG data providers and most innovative solutions.

Morningstar Sustainalytics looking for companies to set nature targets

Morningstar Sustainalytics has told Environmental Finance that it is looking for companies within its engagement programme to start setting nature-related targets.

Companies waiting for data before TNFD reporting

Companies are hoping to improve the quality of the data at their disposal before they commit to reporting in line with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), according to a report.

Over 1,600 funds may require divestments to comply with EU ESG rule - Morningstar

"Inflection point" reached on biodiversity in bond markets

Improving data and capacity mean biodiversity within fixed income markets has hit an "exciting inflection point" but warned issuance might remain limited, Morningstar Sustainalytics told delegates at an Environmental Finance conference.

Will the SEC's climate rule be a game changer?

Listed companies in the world's largest economy will be subject to climate reporting rules the first time. Michael Hurley explores the ramifications

More ESG resolutions expected at Berkshire Hathaway meeting

The accountability backlash has begun

Companies appear increasingly less tolerant of shareholders' dissenting opinions on risk management, governance, and pay, writes Lindsey Stewart