Climate Targets

HSBC lowers ESG weighting in executive pay and delays net zero target by 20 years

The bank is also reviewing 2030 financed emissions targets.

Melodie Michel

19 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Sustainability initiatives outperform traditional investments: report

92% of CFOs expect their firm to increase investment in sustainability this year.

Rachel Willcox

18 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Asset owners call on investors to ‘raise the bar’ on climate stewardship

"A strong collective principle-based signal to our asset managers as to what we expect of them."

Melodie Michel

14 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Policy & Standards

CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

"Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment."

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

EU Omnibus

Investors defend sustainability disclosures as EU embarks on simplification omnibus

Reopening passed regulations like CSRD and CSDDD "could jeopardise the Commission’s goal to reorient capital in support of the European Green Deal”.

Melodie Michel

04 February 2025

Energy Transition

Energy transition investment tops US$2tn for the first time

Current investment levels are only 37% of what is required to meet net zero by 2050.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025

People & Culture

Katarina Grönwall appointed new VP of Comms and Sustainability at Ratos

She replaces Josefine Uppling in the role.

Rachel Willcox

17 January 2025

CSO Futures Weekly

Last chance: Join CDP and Fidelity International for a deep dive into disclosures and data

Climate disclosures bring results – as long as ambition follows.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2025

Nature-related risks

Growing integration of nature-related risks in global financial regulations: UN report

Regulatory efforts are led by the Global South and Europe.

Melodie Michel

16 January 2025