Climate disclosures 600 FIs now committed to PCAF financial emissions disclosures PCAF is working to expand its standard and cover new asset classes such as transition finance. Melodie Michel 30 May 2025
Climate disclosures Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions “While companies are setting more ambitious climate goals, few are sharing how they plan to get there." Melodie Michel 22 May 2025
People & Culture CDP to cut staff by 20% in impact-focused restructure “The restructure announced today will enable CDP to invest in the resilience and innovation of tomorrow." Melodie Michel 14 May 2025
Policy & Standards Basel Committee stands firm against US pressure to dilute work on climate risk The Committee will prioritise its work to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on financial risks. Melodie Michel 13 May 2025
ESG Reporting More Scope 3, less ESG: Sustainability disclosures amid shifting policy environment "Many companies are adjusting terminology in response to backlash." Melodie Michel 02 May 2025
Climate disclosures CDP: Just 2% of disclosing companies demonstrate environmental leadership "2025 must be the year all companies move decisively from transparency to action." Melodie Michel 23 April 2025
Policy & Standards Japan introduces first ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures standards These will soon become mandatory for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Melodie Michel 06 March 2025
Sustainable Finance Anti-ESG pushback: a chance for sustainable finance to grow into its own Watering down sustainability regulations means losing an important lever for sustainable finance – but other crucial drivers remain intact. Melodie Michel 25 February 2025
Guest article Challenges in disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in vertically integrated firms Harry Broadman of WestExec Advisors and RAND Corporation, discusses practical issues hindering reliable supply chain emissions data. Melodie Michel 20 February 2025
Policy & Standards SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November. Melodie Michel 12 February 2025