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ESG Activities

Audit Committee Chairs Show Keen Interest and Understanding of ESG Activities

June 19, 2023 The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published a research report about Audit Committee Chairs’ views on, and approach to Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) activities and reporting. The report, commissioned by the FRC and conducted by independent research agency YouGov, involved qualitative interviews with 40 ACCs of Public Interest Entities (PIEs), representing…

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Sustainable Finance Measures

EU Commission Proposes New Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Finance Framework

June 13, 2023 In a move to bolster the EU sustainable finance framework, the European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive package of measures. The proposed package aims to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the transition to a climate-neutral and sustainable economy by 2050 while addressing the challenges faced by companies and investors in complying with…

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EU Commission Eases Sustainability Reporting Rules

EU Commission Eases Sustainability Reporting Rules

June 12, 2023 The European Commission on Friday released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the rules and requirements for companies to report on sustainability-related impacts, opportunities and risks under the EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD). The Commission’s proposals were released as a draft Delegated Act, along…

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ESG backlash in the US: what implications for corporations and investors?

ESG Backlash in the US: What Implications for Corporations and Investors?

June 11, 2023 Tima Bansal is a professor and Diane-Laure Arjaliès an associate professor at Ivey Business School Action to block asset managers’ use of “green” filters in a growing number of US states reflects an escalating political backlash against mission-driven investment, with great relevance to students of business. According to deal data provider PitchBook,…

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EU Modernisation Fund Invests €2.4 Billion to Accelerate the Green Transition in 7 EU Countries

EU Modernisation Fund Invests €2.4 Billion to Accelerate the Green Transition in 7 EU Countries

June 9, 2023 The European Union’s Modernisation Fund has disbursed €2.4 billion to 31 projects in seven beneficiary countries to help modernise their energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and transport, and improve energy efficiency. It is the joint largest disbursement to date and will provide a boost to Europe’s green transition.…

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New roadmap for greenhouse gas reporting

New Roadmap for Greenhouse Gas Reporting

June 9, 2023 The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), in collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), recently released a guide to help accountants navigate the world of greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting. As climate change continues to…

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Australia Mandates Bank Regulator to Consider Climate Risk, Adopt Climate Reporting Standards

Australia Mandates Bank Regulator to Consider Climate Risk, Adopt Climate Reporting Standards

June 9, 2023 The government of Australia announced that it is for the first time mandating Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), to incorporate climate change-related risks as part of its role. The new requirement, released as part of an updated Statement of Expectations for ARPA, includes “promoting transparency in relation to…

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