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February 15, 2024

German government told to work with France on European transition plan rules 

Advisory body says EU and UK expectations must be harmonised to avoid confusion 
February 14, 2024

LyondellBasell, Danone, Nestle, Bayer ‘lead on trade-body climate practices’

Planet Tracker warns that misalignment between corporate climate statements and industry association activities could be seen as greenwashing.
February 9, 2024

The REP Wrap: Key vote on EU due diligence law delayed

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February 7, 2024

Shareholders name firms they will target over deforestation

Major investors will put pressure on 40 listed companies to step up their practices and policy engagement around forests and land use
February 7, 2024

Ten companies land top marks from CDP on environmental disclosures

Nearly 350 firms made the non-profit's 'Climate A List' this year, but far fewer performed well on forests and water
February 3, 2024

The REP Wrap: Energy company sues ex- directors over coal plant

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January 31, 2024

The rise of assurance standards for ESG reports

Sustainability reporting standards are swiftly being followed up with auditing and assurance rules to build trust
January 30, 2024

EU says corporate practices prove ‘taxonomy is working’

Report highlights companies using the green framework and outlines next steps for advisory body.
January 29, 2024

IESBA proposes ethical standards for ESG reporting and assurance

Standards will prevent greenwashing and foster trust in corporate disclosures, says body's chair
January 26, 2024

The REP Wrap: CSRD sector rules delayed, bumper week for nature reporting

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