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RBC drops sustainable finance goal citing changing methodology and greenwashing laws

Sustainable Finance

RBC drops sustainable finance goal citing changing methodology and greenwashing laws

The bank was aiming to provide C$500 billion in sustainable finance by the end of this year.

30 April 2025

VCMI launches framework to tackle Scope 3 emissions gap by 2040

VCMI launches framework to tackle Scope 3 emissions gap by 2040

"It is not a license to delay, but a framework of integrity."

30 April 2025

EU Commission eases Deforestation Regulation reporting processes

EU Commission eases Deforestation Regulation reporting processes

Companies will now be allowed to submit just one due diligence statement per year, instead of one for every shipment.

21 April 2025

Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

Policy & Standards

Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

“Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry."

11 April 2025

B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics

Policy & Standards

B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics

For the first time, the standard requires proof of continuous improvement.

10 April 2025

EU Omnibus: CSRD officially delayed by two years

EU Omnibus: CSRD officially delayed by two years

Find out what has changed for CSRD and CSDDD after today's EU Parliament vote.

03 April 2025

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

Climate Targets

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

18 March 2025

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.

14 March 2025

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

Policy & Standards

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

“Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”.

13 March 2025

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

13 March 2025