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Global banks set to include capital market emissions in net zero targets

Policy & Standards

Global banks set to include capital market emissions in net zero targets

The second version of the NZBA guidelines reflect improvements in financed emissions calculation methodologies and data quality.

14 March 2024

Greenwashing soon to be punishable by fines of 4% of turnover in the EU

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Greenwashing soon to be punishable by fines of 4% of turnover in the EU

Yesterday’s EU parliament vote signals an almost unanimous desire to get the Green Claims Directive over the line – with new details on what it will entail.

13 March 2024

JBS and X among 284 companies that failed to meet science-based target-setting commitment

Climate Targets

JBS and X among 284 companies that failed to meet science-based target-setting commitment

Scope 3 challenges, lack of sector-specific standards and fear of not being able to meet targets top the reasons for missing deadline.

11 March 2024

Uncertain future for adopted SEC climate risk disclosure rule

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Uncertain future for adopted SEC climate risk disclosure rule

The final, watered down rule can still be struck down... but would it matter to Chief Sustainability Officers?

07 March 2024

SEC to vote on watered down climate disclosure rule next week

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SEC to vote on watered down climate disclosure rule next week

The Commission is said to have removed Scope 3 emissions from its final draft.

29 February 2024

CSDDD: Back to the drawing board after EU Council rejects draft

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CSDDD: Back to the drawing board after EU Council rejects draft

"There is still time for member states to get their act together and to stop blocking this law. But that time is rapidly running out."

28 February 2024

EU Parliament adopts Nature Restoration Law

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EU Parliament adopts Nature Restoration Law

The law now has to be adopted by the EU Council before entering into force.

27 February 2024

CSDDD vote: Make-or-break week for EU due diligence directive

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CSDDD vote: Make-or-break week for EU due diligence directive

It’s unclear whether advocates of the bill have managed to garner sufficient support during the hiatus.

27 February 2024

CBAM will bring only minimal emissions reduction, ADB warns

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CBAM will bring only minimal emissions reduction, ADB warns

ADB found that CBAM will reduce global emissions by just 0.2% more than a regular emissions trading scheme.

26 February 2024

SEC said to have removed Scope 3 requirement from climate rule

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SEC said to have removed Scope 3 requirement from climate rule

The agency received 16,000 comments on its initial draft, and that the majority of them opposed Scope 3 reporting.

23 February 2024