Policy & Standards Investors call for global ISSB adoption by 2025 Over 40% of the world’s 4,000 largest listed firms still did not disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022. Melodie Michel 27 May 2024
Policy & Standards Concerns grow over how a second Trump presidency would affect climate goals "US carbon emissions could grow, putting net zero out of reach." Melodie Michel 17 May 2024
Policy & Standards ESRS-TNFD interoperability mapping finds ‘very good alignment’ "ESRS means all 14 of our recommended disclosures are covered to some extent." Melodie Michel 16 May 2024
Policy & Standards New guidance available for ISSB-ESRS sustainability standards interoperability EFRAG is aiming to reduce complexity and fragmentation between different disclosure frameworks. Melodie Michel 07 May 2024
Policy & Standards Most companies plan to align sustainability reporting with CSRD "We’re seeing CSRD’s impact extend far beyond those subject to the regulation." Melodie Michel 01 May 2024
Policy & Standards CSDDD: Disputed due diligence law approved in EU Parliament Today's vote ends months of uncertainty about the future of supply chain due diligence in the EU. Melodie Michel 24 April 2024
Policy & Standards ISSB begins work on nature and human capital disclosures "Feedback indicated a significant and growing need among investors for improved disclosures around biodiversity..." Melodie Michel 23 April 2024
Policy & Standards Lack net zero targets among private firms could lead to CSRD penalties Just eight of the top 100 private companies have set a net zero target in the past 18 months. Melodie Michel 22 April 2024
Policy & Standards Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets Private assets are included for the first time, in a bid to limit the sale of ‘brown assets’ into the private market. Melodie Michel 18 April 2024
Mining Coalition calls for civil society-driven critical mineral supply chain standard "There are fundamental criteria that standards must include to be credible and effective at protecting people and the planet." Melodie Michel 17 April 2024