The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new regulations aimed at significantly reducing food and textile waste across the European Union. The agreement introduces binding food…
Global sustainable bond issuance is expected to reach $1 trillion in 2025, maintaining 2024 levels as climate mitigation and adaptation financing drive demand. However, heightened greenwashing scrutiny, regulatory changes, and…
Biodiversity, the intricate web of life sustaining ecosystems and human survival, is under severe threat. According to global assessments, 1 million of the world’s estimated 8 million species are at…
ESG’s growing importance and board oversight’s critical role
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become fundamental to corporate success, shaping investor confidence, regulatory compliance, and long-term business resilience. Companies are…
In a significant policy shift, Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda has announced a request to pause legal proceedings related to the agency’s climate disclosure rule. Uyeda, who has been critical…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), alongside 11 leading organizations in sustainable finance and corporate reporting, has called on UN Member States to uphold key sustainability disclosure provisions in the negotiations…
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing ESG reporting transparency and reinforcing regulatory oversight with its latest Final Report…
As climate change continues to reshape global business operations, the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) has issued new guidance on how private enterprises in Canada should assess and report climate-related risks…
The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, has published a new report outlining evidence-based recommendations to simplify EU taxonomy reporting and improve its effectiveness in…
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has introduced the Global Ethics Sustainability Standards, a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to enhance the integrity and quality of sustainability reporting…
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has introduced the Global Ethics Sustainability Standards, a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to enhance the integrity and quality of sustainability reporting…
Today, the European Commission introduced the Competitiveness Compass, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing Europe’s economic strength by providing a clear framework to guide the Commission’s efforts in enhancing the…