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One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

The latest NCQG draft proposes “two vastly different options" for its design – and still lacks a specific figure.

21 November 2024

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Policy & Standards

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks.

19 November 2024

Corporate climate opportunities now worth US$16tn

Transition Planning

Corporate climate opportunities now worth US$16tn

Individual businesses identify around US$3 billion of potential gains on average.

13 November 2024

LGT Wealth Management appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

LGT Wealth Management appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer

LGT Wealth is a member of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 launched last year to support a responsible mining industry.

24 October 2024

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

Climate litigation

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

"We want other investment managers to heed the warning of this complaint."

18 October 2024

TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance

Policy & Standards

TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance

The UK should establish “a suitable approach to credibility and integrity in transition finance markets”.

17 October 2024

Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report

Sustainable Finance

Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report

Banks’ climate targets are estimated to cover less than 22% of their total revenues.

09 October 2024

Genus Capital Management announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Genus Capital Management announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Stephanie Tsui will succeed Mike Thiessen in the role.

08 October 2024

Most NZBA member banks have now set climate targets

Sustainable Finance

Most NZBA member banks have now set climate targets

Most of the banks that have not met their target-setting requirements are in emerging markets.

03 October 2024