France calls for 'massive regulatory pause' of CSDDD, CSRD

The EU should 'indefinite[ly] postpone' sustainability due diligence rules and delay implementation of its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, the French government has said.

TNFD's data facility could reduce the dominance of big players, says tech firm

The Taskforce on Nature Related Financial Disclosure's (TNFD) open data facility should introduce open funding applications and tiered licensing to reduce market dominance of big players, Refinq has said.

Account for 'stranded asset' risks alongside transition plan rules, EU advised

The EU should create a framework to account for the depreciation of highly polluting assets "at risk of becoming stranded" to help financial institutions assess the credibility of transition plans, it has been told by advisers.

NatureAlpha hires BlackRock's Segafredo, eyes index creation

Nature data specialist NatureAlpha has hired Laura Segafredo from BlackRock, Environmental Finance has learned. She will look to help grow the business including through developing nature-focused indexes.

BNP Paribas backs species conservation metrics

Mars, Unilever & Nestle warn EU against omnibus sustainability regulation

Business giants Mars, Unilever and Nestle have urged the European Commission against reopening several sustainability rules under a proposed 'omnibus' regulation, saying they risk undermining investment and competitiveness.

French regulator wades into CSRD debate with call for faster adoption of sector-specific ESRS

The French accounting standards authority has suggested the EU should speed up adoption of sector-specific reporting standards as part of a radical overhaul that could contribute to reducing requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

EU sustainability omnibus regulation 'like opening Pandora's box'

The EU faces a complicated task balancing its drive for 'simplification' of sustainability reporting with ensuring it does not adversely affect a complex network of regulations linked to the EU Green Deal - a move one observer likened to "opening Pandora's box".

Regulators divided on value of transition plans for ensuring financial stability

Financial regulators globally are divided on whether climate transition plans should be used to assess financial institutions' risk management, according to a report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

Business needs clarity on EU omnibus proposals, NGOs tell von der Leyen

GHG Protocol should tell companies which Scope 3 emissions are material, says GMO

International standard setters should clarify which disclosures companies are expected to provide from activities in their value chain, as such information is often too sparse for investors to compare, GMO's sustainability head has suggested.

'Maturing' Chinese ESG ratings market prepares for 'significant' changes in 2025

The increasingly mature Chinese environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating industry looks set to experience significant changes in 2025, according to a major market participant

Smart to lead expanded S&P Global Sustainable1

S&P Global Sustainable 1 has promoted Lauren Smart to lead its operations, as it merges with S&P's Global Commodity Insights to create a newly expanded energy transition and sustainability business.

2025 to be a big year for Chinese sustainability reporting

Improvements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting by Chinese companies and prioritisation of climate adaptation are among the key sustainable finance trends in China during 2025, according to a leading Chinese sustainable finance consultancy.

Delay CSRD assurance and drop double materiality test, Vodafone urges

The EU should postpone requirements that reports prepared in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) should gain independent assurance, according to Vodafone's head of sustainability.

German chancellor backs cutbacks to CSRD

The leader of Europe's largest economy has backed calls for major cutbacks and a delay to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).