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October 23, 2024

EU’s new head of finance promises to streamline sustainability rules

Albuquerque will look to "adjust" requirements to reduce burden, she tells Parliament
October 21, 2024

Only seven firms have told investors how they will meet net-zero goals

Update from major shareholder body highlights ongoing struggle around green investment planning
October 20, 2024

Two-thirds of CSOs say ESG-related regulation enables impact

Figure is much higher in North America than Europe, claims survey, which explores current experiences of CSOs
October 19, 2024

The REP Wrap: Nature developments in lead-up to COP16

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October 17, 2024

UK government review: ‘Make the transition financially viable for business’

Lawmakers must be 'clear-eyed' about profit motive, says review, suggesting taxes, subsidies and legal protections for forward-looking climate statements
October 14, 2024

Carbon removals, just transition, SMEs: EU Parliament to question incoming Commission

Leaked document shows priority areas for MEPs as they prepare to grill von der Leyen's 26 candidates
October 12, 2024

The REP Wrap: 42% of firms report no alignment with EU taxonomy

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October 11, 2024

EU says national governments must help reduce CSRD burden

Outgoing finance commissioner urges ministers to ensure supervisors and assurers aren't heavy-handed when enforcing the rules
October 11, 2024

Climate disclosures cut borrowing costs, finds study

Researchers find 'statistically significant' link between climate transparency and financial terms of 40,000 loans
October 6, 2024

Bumper week for sustainability-related policy in the EU

A whistle-stop tour of developments at the ECB, Commission, Parliament and other EU bodies