Regulators get to grips with ESG reporting standards
by Ben Poole
Both the IFRS and European Commission have recently issued papers addressing the scope of sustainability reporting.
by Ben Poole
Both the IFRS and European Commission have recently issued papers addressing the scope of sustainability reporting.
by Jack Large
For the difficult and bumpy year 2021 is bound to be, the key questions are:
by Jack Large
Focus and drive an effective and efficient corporate treasury department
by Ben Poole
As a UK Treasury report looks at climate-related disclosures, Scottish Widows divests £440m from corporates posing ESG risk.
by Ben Poole
Over half of syndicated lending of US banks is exposed to climate risk, as investor pressure mounts on corporates to disclose climate lobbying.
by Ben Poole
HSBC is the latest to aim to align its portfolio of financed emissions to achieve net zero.
by Ben Poole
The broad ESG-themed security issuance comes as Fitch Solutions launches an ESG relevance score solution.
by Ben Poole
EY research has found 61% of UK FTSE350 companies are fully compliant with the 2018 Corporate Governance Code.
by Ben Poole
Both Citi and HSBC have recently announced strategic solutions to tackle climate risk.
by Ben Poole
90% believe that disruption, as a result of COVID-19, poses a risk to ethical business conduct.
by Ben Poole
Two new research reports explore the impact the pandemic is having on efforts to tackle climate change.
by Jack Large
Two sessions at the ACT’s virtual International Treasury Week showed that climate change is the no. 1 problem not the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ben Poole
Global loan market associations have also issued new sustainability guidance documents.
by Ben Poole
The employee factor looms large for companies in the fallout from the pandemic crisis.
by Ben Poole
Lux Research says resource, emissions, and waste reductions are key strategies for success, as ING and Refinitiv enhance ESG efforts.
by Ben Poole
The EU Green Deal seems to still be on track, while Mizuho has announced strict new ESG policies.
by Ben Poole
Fitch Ratings estimates that global AUM in ESG-focused MMFs grew by 30% in 2019 to €70bn, compared with 15% growth in traditional MMFs.
by Ben Poole
Norges Bank calls for companies to improve and increase ESG disclosures.
by Ben Poole
The firm is facilitating US$200bn in 2020 for transactions that support climate action and efforts to advance UN sustainable goals.
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben reviewed the last week’s developments and stories, including the ACT Cash Management Conference.
by Ben Poole
It calls for ECB policies to better reflect environmental and climate goals.
by Ben Poole
The series starts with a Future of Waste white paper and investment offering, including a framework for 'waste reduction bonds'.
by Ben Poole
In 2018 and 2019, around half of green bond issuance came from either corporates or financials.
by Ben Poole
The bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030.