Policy & Standards

China to standardise carbon accounting and decarbonisation methods

The country recently announced its intention to make ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting mandatory.

Melodie Michel

15 August 2024

Policy & Standards

US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained

Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2024

Policy & Standards

SEC defends climate disclosure rule and requests case dismissal

The SEC has argued that because the rule only aims to protect investors, it has statutory authority to impose it.

Melodie Michel

09 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Scope, assurance, enforcement: EU answers frequent questions on CSRD

The FAQs clarify when companies may use estimates rather than having to collect value chain information from suppliers or partners.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Is B Corp still worth it? Considerations for Chief Sustainability Officers

B Corp certification can be truly valuable – as long as CSOs see it for what it is.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Sustainable Finance

PCAF: 500 FIs now signed up to financed emissions accounting standard

The organisation's methodology to assess capital market emissions was integrated into NZBA guidelines this year.

Melodie Michel

02 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance

Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2024

Policy & Standards

ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework

Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2024

Policy & Standards

South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets

Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry.

Melodie Michel

23 July 2024

Policy & Standards

US government approves US$4.3bn in climate grants from Inflation Reduction Act

The distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funds is a win for the EPA after Trump-era policies weakened its ability to act against climate change.

Melodie Michel

22 July 2024