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US attack 'misunderstands' ESG in credit ratings, expert says

Criticism by US attorneys general of how the 'Big Three' ratings agencies incorporate ESG factors is flawed and misunderstands how the agencies apply their methodologies, according to an expert.

'Comply or explain' transition plan rules could hinder policy objectives, UK told

UK government concerns at increasing the "regulatory burden" on companies could lead it to adopt comply-or-explain transition plan rules rather than a mandatory regime - threatening its own objectives to catalyse green growth, according to a commentator.

NGFS scenarios 'need wider coverage and standardisation' for financial institution use

Aviva calls for NDCs to become national transition plans

Countries preparing their next set of climate targets should use it as an opportunity to prepare comprehensive, national climate transition plans that can plug into those being used by financial institutions, Aviva has urged.

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