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Big four accountancy firms agree universal ESG disclosure framework
22 September 2020A set of 'universal' environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessment criteria has been published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the 'big four' accountancy firms.
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EU Taxonomy poses 'existential threat' to voluntary standards
21 September 2020The EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities represents an "existential threat" to voluntary climate disclosure regimes, with the EU guidelines well-placed to become the default global standard.
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MSCI launches SDG alignment data product
16 September 2020Data provider MSCI has launched a tool it says will help investors more closely scrutinise the claims by their portfolio companies of contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The Future of ESG Data: Environmental concerns rising up the agenda for sovereign bonds
16 September 2020Environmental factors are becoming increasingly material considerations for investors in sovereign bonds, according to a panel of experts at Environmental Finance's The Future of ESG Data conference.
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Virtual portal for 'Future of ESG Data' conference goes live
02 September 2020Ahead of the Future of ESG Data virtual conference from Environmental Finance next week, delegates are now able to check-in to the portal in order to experience a pair of taster presentations and begin to arrange networking with other attendees.
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Taiwan's TDCC launch ESG ratings dashboard
28 August 2020The Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corporation (TDCC) has launched a dashboard to help issuers and investors access environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings for Taiwanese firms, using data from four partnered ESG data providers.
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£32bn Pension Protection Fund hails ESG progress
21 August 2020The UK Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has hailed its environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress in its first responsible investment report, including building pressure on external managers and increasing engagement, as it looks to push harder for disclosure improvements.
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Northern Trust boosts environmental data analytics capabilities
20 August 2020Northern Trust has added further environmental data categories to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposure analytics services, amid demand from clients.
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Global accounting standard for 'financed emissions' open for consultation
19 August 2020A Global Carbon Accounting Standard to help international financial institutions consistently measure and disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions financed by their loans and investments is now available for public consultation.
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Apex launches private company ESG ratings service for investors
17 August 2020Financial services firm Apex has launched a platform offering an environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating and scoring service for private companies, allowing investors to generate sustainability insights for their entire portfolio.