Sustainable Finance

Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

"Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm."

Melodie Michel

29 May 2025

Climate Targets

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030.

Melodie Michel

28 May 2025

EU Omnibus

MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry

Proposed amendments to the Omnibus directive are due to be debated in Parliament by July.

Melodie Michel

26 May 2025

EU Omnibus

EU leaders seek to kill due diligence requirements despite warnings

Studies estimate the implementation costs of due diligence obligations for large companies at 0.009% of their revenues.

Melodie Michel

22 May 2025

Deforestation

Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

"This level of forest loss is unlike anything we've seen in over 20 years of data."

Melodie Michel

21 May 2025

Policy & Standards

EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes

The agreement is expected to save UK companies £800 million by 2030.

Melodie Michel

20 May 2025

Policy & Standards

More than half of EU companies advocate for 1.5ºC-aligned policies

But their trade associations are not matching this changing attitude.

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

Policy & Standards

IAASB retires greenhouse gas reporting assurance standard

ISSA 5000 will replace ISAE 3410 for greenhouse gas reporting assurance.

Melodie Michel

12 May 2025

Policy & Standards

EU carmakers granted slower start to CO2 reduction race

“It’s ironic that the EU is delaying emissions targets for the car industry just as EV sales surge."

Melodie Michel

08 May 2025