ESG Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The EU Taxonomy is part of the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, establishing a classification system enabling the categorization of economic activities that play key roles in contributing to at least one of six defined environmental objectives, and that Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) to the other objectives.in

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ESG Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today a new focused sustainable investment approach, targeting four systemic themes, including nature loss, climate change, strong and effective governance, and social disparities, which will drive the firm’s engagement approach towards influencing positive change.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

For the study, “Embracing a brighter future: Investment Priorities for 2024,” Capgemini Research Institute surveyed 2,000 business leaders from firms with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, across 9 industries and 15 countries.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For the study, Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report, Deloitte and market research firm KS&R surveyed more than 2,100 C-level executives in 27 countries, across a broad range of industries and enterprise sizes, ranging from $500 million in revenues to over $10 billion.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As Climate Week NYC approaches, the global conversation on climate change is intensifying, and the need for effective action by all stakeholders is clear to see. SDG Summit USA (23 September 2024, 12.00 - 7.00 pm, with a focus on corporate sustainability reporting and regulations.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), one of Canada’s largest investors, announced the release of its 2024 Proxy Voting Guidelines, with strengthened expectations for company boards on climate oversight.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2025

Like several others, Travelers has been hiking home insurance premiums and restricting coverage to protect itself from the financial impacts of extreme weather events associated with climate change, such as the recent Los Angeles fires.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 18, 2025

Decarbonising buildings is difficult and will require significant investment around US$600 billion annually from now until 2050, Hugh Garnett, Real Assets Senior Specialist at the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), told ESG Investor.

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3BL Media

MAY 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Maryland to applaud lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for strengthening the state’s EmPOWER program by aligning its energy efficiency targets with the state’s ambitious climate goals. Several major businesses including A.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Australian government announced today the launch of a consultation paper on the development of a climate risk disclosure framework for businesses and financial institutions, with plans to make the reporting rules mandatory for large entities. Sustainable investment groups welcomed the governments announcements.

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Sustainability Update

MARCH 20, 2024

March 2024 by Hank Boerner – Chair & Chief Strategist, G&A Institute. What immediate and then the longer-term trends could we be monitoring to identify sustainable investment opportunities in 2024 and 2025, and well beyond? in individual states along the Red and Blue divide).

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

Originally published on bloomberg.com Green finance regulatory developments The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) galvanized the energy around the global green finance agenda, setting the stage for a busy 2024 of green-related rulemaking and policy guidance for the financial services sector.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

However, according to investors, greater action on adaptation is required by the government to address the steep the economic costs of climate change’s physical impacts. Disasters caused by climate change were estimated to have cost Australia US$38 billion in 2021, and are forecast to rise to at least US$73 billion by 2060.

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3BL Media

MARCH 14, 2024

to push for ambitious federal climate policy at LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024 , we at Ceres also took time to reflect on the last year by honoring the business leaders, policymakers, and organizations that took extraordinary action in 2023 to build an advanced, abundant, and just clean energy economy.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 1, 2025

A 2024 report says that forced labour in the private economy generates US$236 billion in illegal profits per year. The Home Office received almost 20,000 potential victim referrals in 2024, representing a 13% increase year-on-year. In the 2024 edition , 65 companies had improved their score and 35 went up a tier on the benchmark.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2024

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Amazon Invests in Over 100 New Solar and Wind Projects Over Past Year Trafigura Signs Advance Carbon Credit Purchase Agreement with DAC Provider 1PointFive Guest Post: 2024, The Year to Move from Climate Ambition (..)

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2023

Employees are seeking safety, security, and stability; regulators seek to ensure their communities are protected from contamination and competition for resources; investors are seeking “sustainable investments” and projects; and business leaders must protect and grow their organization in an ever-changing global economy.

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Chris Hall

JULY 26, 2024

Europe’s new code – As Ursula von der Leyen mulled over the composition of her top team for the next five years , the European Commission’s incoming finance chief was already getting advice on the future of sustainable investment. Withdrawals from Climate Action 100+ have been taken by many as signs that the red team is winning.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 14, 2025

Updated in May 2024 to capture the emerging risks introduced by generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, they are the main reference point for anyone wanting to tackle AI responsibly. To address these risks, investors need to apply governance principles and guidelines for managing AI.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Based on new underlying European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the CSRD introduces more detailed reporting requirements on company impacts on the environment, human rights and social standards and sustainability-related risk.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

As You Sow-led Proxy Preview 2024 shows companies will face requests on a widening range of issues this AGM season, despite recent falls in support for ESG resolutions. Shareholder proposals on biodiversity and AI are among the key themes highlighted in shareholder advocacy NGO As You Sow’s (AYS) newly launched Proxy Preview 2024.

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Sphera

JANUARY 10, 2022

Even after the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) came to a close last November, the ESG landscape still remains unclear. Environmental, Social and Governance and sustainable finance currently are like the Wild West. The question is: How soon will this change? Changing ESG Landscapes.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Earlier this year, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) wrote to EU lawmakers, calling for an “ambitious” outcome for EPBD-focused negotiations. However, there is mounting concern that the directive will be watered down, following challenging trilogue discussions, which first commenced in June of this year.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

A rush of shareholder proposals demanding transparency have been filed for the 2024 proxy season, with a strong emphasis on lobbying alignment. A guide to the ICCR’s 2024 proposals read that members are concerned that the risks of corporate political activity are heightened in the run-up to the national election.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

Professor Steve Keen says asset owners should dedicate more investments to the climate transition, while prioritising scientific predictions over economic ones. Institutional investors are ill-prepared for the impending societal and economic changes likely to be triggered by climate change and have their priorities all wrong.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 15, 2023

Australia and New Zealand have reached an agreement to tackle climate change that will see them collaborate alongside other Pacific countries to ensure the “resilience and prosperity” of the region.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has increased investor representation on its global steering committee, adding Phoenix Group Head of Stewardship Valeria Piani alongside five others to further expand its geographic experience and expertise.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The FCA released a policy statement on the SDRs and labelling regime, as well as a guidance consultation on the proposed anti-greenwashing rule that will enter into force in May 2024 and apply to all regulated firms. Where next during 2024? The metric uses habitat features to calculate a biodiversity value.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

Shareholder proposals demanding transparency have been filed for the 2024 proxy season, with a strong emphasis on lobbying alignment. Shareholder proposals on biodiversity and AI are among the key themes highlighted in shareholder advocacy NGO As You Sow’s (AYS) newly launched Proxy Preview 2024.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

There were mixed signals and missed opportunities on sustainable investment in the UK’s latest fiscal statement. And beyond its headline conclusion that we’re on track for only limiting climate change to 2.9°C, A selection of this week’s major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces. 

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3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Major businesses and investors welcome the heavy-duty vehicle emissions standard unveiled today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is projected to have vast economic, climate, and public health benefits by spurring the sale of clean large trucks and other vehicles across the U.S. “As

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Financial organisations thus have a major role to play in the decarbonisation of the global economy, yet it is estimated that since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the 60 largest banks have instead invested $5.5 Clearly much more needs to be done to pivot towards more sustainable investment and lending practices.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 19, 2024

In line with France’s green bond framework , proceeds can be spent on climate change mitigation and adaptation, but also biodiversity protection. Eligible projects include sustainable forestry , certified organic farming, and nature preservation. billion over four issues.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) was founded in June 2021 to provide a framework for corporations and financial institutions to assess, manage and report on their dependencies and impacts on nature beyond climate change. The TNFD formally launched its final recommendations on 18 September 2023.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 21, 2023

As part of a larger package of regulatory updates, the Commission published updates to the current Climate Delegated Act , including the introduction of new activities associated with both climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 2, 2023

While a focus on ESG has been prevalent for some time now, this surge in interest has been fueled by Canada’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and an increasing number of stakeholders who expect ESG considerations be integrated into their investment programs.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From climate change and geopolitical tensions to technological disruptions and economic instability, these crises are reshaping the landscape of work, especially for young people. Moreover, the alignment between economic growth and investment in education is critical. The challenges are great, but so are the opportunities.

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