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ESG ratings regulation could cover transition plan assessment products, says FCA
04 October 2024The UK's planned regulation of ESG ratings providers could cover forward-looking ratings such as those in the burgeoning market for climate transition plan assessments, the FCA has suggested.
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Ocean impact fund universe swells to €2bn
04 October 2024The universe of impact investors exclusively targeting 'ocean' themes has grown to more than €2 billion in assets, Environmental Finance understands, but concerns remain that the theme is drastically underfunded.
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Hong Kong publishes ESG ratings and data code of conduct
03 October 2024Hong Kong has followed jurisdictions including Japan and the UK in publishing a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data, covering aspects such as transparency of methodologies and avoiding potential conflicts of interest.
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FCA sees 'huge amount' of applications for sustainability labels after slow start
02 October 2024There has been a "huge amount" of applications to use UK sustainability labels for funds ahead of a deadline this week, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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EU bows to pressure to delay Deforestation Regulation
02 October 2024The European Commission has recommended a one-year delay of the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as it bowed to complaints from countries and industrial groups arguing it would impose unworkable demands on them.
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ESG Ratings, Green Bond regulations and greenwashing among ESMA priorities
01 October 2024The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has identified the EU Green Bonds and ESG Ratings regulations, as well as preparatory work for a database including sustainability-related information, among its priorities for 2025.
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Asia needs common sustainability taxonomy, thinktank argues
01 October 2024Green and transition taxonomies in Asia are too diverse, undermining comparability, a thinktank has said as it called for a "unified framework that aligns with international standards".
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Profusion of transition plan assessments risks muddying waters, WBA says
30 September 2024The proliferation of several competing methods for judging the credibility of companies' transition plans risks confusing investors, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) warned as it unveiled its own guidance on the topic.
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Rush to regulate ESG ratings raises risk of having to backtrack, Japan FSA chief says
26 September 2024The EU risks having to "backtrack" on its regulation of disclosure by providers of ESG ratings, according to a Japanese regulator.
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IFVI to publish five methodologies next month
26 September 2024The International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI) is to launch a series of methodologies focused on air pollution, land use, waste and water pollution next month.