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EU carbon border tax poised for sector extension

Proposals for a carbon levy on imports of specific products to the EU appear set to be extended to cover all sectors in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) five years earlier than initially planned, following a vote in the European Parliament.

Singapore ESG data registry launched

UK has 'disowned' Dasgupta Review

The UK government has "disowned" the Dasgupta Review into the economics of biodiversity, through failing to act upon its findings, a politician claimed.

Generation launches $1.7bn sustainable, growth equity fund

Generation Investment Management has launched a $1.7 billion fund focusing on companies that provide sustainability solutions.

Environmental issues likely to become a key credit rating driver

The impact of environmental issues on corporate credit ratings is limited but is likely to become a key rating driver in the next five years.

Parliament sends 'clear signal' to EU states for tougher EU GBS

The EU Parliament has passed tougher amendments to the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) which was described by one senior politician as a "clear signal" to EU member states not to water down the proposals.

Insurers behind the curve on climate resiliency

Capgemini says only 8% surveyed insurers on course to achieve climate resiliency

FCA exec: Greenwashing is 'huge reputational risk'

The financial industry must acknowledge 'greenwashing' and consider how to prevent it, an executive at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said, warning it is a "huge reputational risk".

Energy companies 'likely' to be hit by rising ESG activism

Energy companies are set to be hit with competing environmental and pro-fossil fuel activism in the next 18 months, according to a study.