The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – the ESAs), in collaboration with the European Central Bank (ECB), have published the results of the “Fit-For-55” climate scenario analysis. The…
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, President Mukhtar Babayev delivered a climactic speech on Sunday, securing a $300 billion global climate finance plan to aid developing nations over…
The Need for Digital Transformation in Sustainability Reporting
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) expands on the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), requiring more detailed ESG reporting from a broader range…
The European Commission has unveiled its NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report 2024, detailing the allocation of proceeds from its green bond issuances and their anticipated environmental impacts.…
The UK government has published draft legislation to regulate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings providers, aiming to improve transparency and trust in the sector. The proposed law, set to…
The European Union is taking bold steps to combat climate change, aiming to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050 under its ambitious Fit-for-55 framework.
But how…
COP16 in Cali, Colombia, saw mixed reactions from the 3,000 delegates, but there were some notable victories. One key achievement was the establishment of a new subsidiary body that will…
The International Society of Automation (ISA), a leading global authority on automation, has published a new position paper, “Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Control System Technologies,” to emphasize the essential role…
A new IFRS Foundation report reveals that more than 1,000 companies have begun referencing International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards in their reports, with 30 jurisdictions moving towards incorporating these…
At COP29, CDP and EFRAG announced a significant advancement in their partnership to enhance efficiency in the environmental data ecosystem. This strengthened cooperation brings the CDP’s global disclosure system into…
As ESG concerns have moved from the margins to the mainstream, the relevance of these factors has skyrocketed. Today, investors are increasingly prioritizing ESG factors as indicators of a company's…
Former President Donald Trump secured a second term this week, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a highly divisive election focused on issues such as abortion, foreign policy, and the…