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SEC pauses climate rule in move that 'will embolden' anti-ESG activists

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused its climate disclosures rule amid legal opposition that threatens its implementation - in a move one commentator said will "likely only embolden the vehement anti-ESG activists".

NZBA updates guidelines on climate target setting

Climate Bonds Initiative names advisory board, to consult on new climate resilience taxonomy

COP28: Export credit agencies launch net-zero alliance

Major investor groups identify what 'good' climate policy looks like

TNFD developing 'mission critical' free nature data facility

Work has begun on development of a global, publicly accessible facility to provide nature-related data that could help investors, according to a group led by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Investor Agenda adds deforestation to transition plan guidance

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.

UNEP FI: Finance can already use draft TNFD, despite data gaps

Data gaps need not prevent financial institutions from applying the draft recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), UNEP FI has claimed.

'More guidance needed' on TNFD, finance pilot says

More guidance on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework is needed, a pilot with 42 financial institutions overseen by UNEP FI has said.