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CDP: 90% of companies failing to set 2025 deforestation targets

More than 90% of companies that reported to CDP have yet to publicly commit to ending deforestation by 2025 for at least one commodity.

Investors 'starting to price-in biodiversity risk'

Biodiversity-related policy events such as COP15 triggered stock downturns in companies with the largest biodiversity footprints, according to research.

Singapore plans massive expansion in ISSB-style climate reporting

Singapore has revealed plans to drastically expand the number of companies that have to report their emissions, adding that the disclosures will be in line with IFRS's new climate standards.

CSRD materiality opt-out risks undermining EU's sustainable finance package, warns CDP

Proposals for corporate disclosure rules that could allow companies to opt-out of providing sustainability-related information risk undermining the objectives of the EU's broader sustainable finance package, according to an executive at CDP.

NZIA ditches all emissions targets for insurers

The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has scrapped all requirements for member firms to set and publish emissions reduction targets following a mass exodus of members in recent months.

Draft ESG data 'code of conduct' aims for international uptake

The creators of a draft voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers have hailed it as a "world-first" for its attempt to set internationally consistent standards for the rapidly growing market.

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PBAF launches 'first' step-by-step nature dependencies approach

The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) has launched a five-step approach for financial institutions to assess their ecosystem services dependencies.

Franklin Templeton launches two sustainable ETFs

Franklin Templeton has launched two ETFs, focusing on sustainable food and healthcare.