The European Parliament and Council have agreed a provisional deal on “historic” legislation aimed at ensuring greater transparency and public oversight of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating agencies. The agreement reached late on Monday (5 February) follows a Commission proposal issued in June last year to improve the […] Click here to view original […]

Credit: Inna/Adobe Stock 2023 was a noteworthy year in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space. From rapid technology advances and regulatory shifts to developments affecting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the global political landscape, the past year saw significant changes to many factors that influence ESG strategies. […] Click here to view original

"One of the most important achievements of this text is the disaggregation of the Environmental, Social and Governance criteria," rapporteur Aurore Lalucq said. Legislators agreed on rules which will add considerable transparency and structure to how environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are undertaken and communicated. The new rules […] Click here to view original

Sustainable bond sales saw the busiest January on record as lower borrowing costs ignited a deal blitz as top underwriters of the debt line up more sales. Global sales of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds totaled $149.5 billion last month, making it the most active January since the […] Click here to view original

COP28 provided a forum for banks, insurers, investors, policymakers, and private sector organizations to discuss decarbonization in detail. One key topic was adopting policies and best practices for managing sustainability risks in the financial sector. A new best practice gaining traction is the green ledger approach which helps achieving […] Click here to view original

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