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The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on proposed updates to its sustainability-related disclosure rules, aimed at aligning with international developments and Switzerland’s climate targets. The consultation, initiated during...
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) is calling for mandatory regulatory mandates to address persistent challenges in Scope 3 emissions disclosure, which account for up to 75% of most...
The European Union has agreed to delay the enforcement of its deforestation regulation by 12 months, moving the application date to December 30, 2025. This decision aims to provide additional...
The Biden administration has reached a significant milestone by awarding more than $100 billion in grants from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation. This achievement...
EU Taxonomy FAQ: A Step Towards Usability The European Commission released a comprehensive FAQ document to aid in implementing the EU Taxonomy, its sustainability classification system. Aimed at reducing administrative...
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Rising ESG Challenges for Canadian CEOs According to KPMG’s 2024 CEO Outlook, Canadian executives are placing sustainability at the forefront, driven by extreme weather events, disruptive technologies, regulatory changes, and...
The Council of the European Union has approved a groundbreaking regulation to enhance the transparency, consistency, and comparability of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. This move aims to bolster...
The UK government has taken a significant step to regulate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings providers, aiming to bolster transparency and ensure robust oversight in a market set to...
The American Petroleum Institute (API), representing nearly 600 U.S. oil and natural gas companies, has released a policy wishlist for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The platform focuses on reversing...
The European Parliament’s recent vote to delay the EU deforestation regulation signals a shift that could impact environmental and trade policies for years to come. While the law was originally...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 progress report on climate-related financial disclosures, underscoring the strides made by global jurisdictions in implementing International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure...
California regulators are preparing to vote on amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a move that could intensify the push for low-carbon fuels to meet aggressive climate...
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has released its final report on the prudential treatment of sustainability risks under Solvency II, recommending increased capital requirements for insurers holding...
The European Union’s climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, reiterated the EU’s commitment to ending sales of CO2-emitting cars by 2035 and enforcing stricter CO2 limits for carmakers next year. This comes...
A recent report from RSM International highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by 200 Latin American businesses in adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 for sustainability. The...
The Canadian government’s proposed regulations aim to cut emissions in the oil and gas sector by 35% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault clarified, “This goes...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement, setting strict guidelines on corporate reporting requirements. This year’s priorities focus heavily on...
Key Impact Points: Majority of European Fund Assets Are Sustainability-Related Sustainability-related funds continue to represent the majority of European fund assets, totaling around EUR 8 trillion out of EUR 14...
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