Civil society

The latest developments in sustainable finance: MAS launches net-zero plan; European Parliament adopts deforestation law; ISSB to request feedback on its upcoming priorities.

The NGOs have filed a case in the Court of Justice of the European Union following a request for the European Commission to review the taxonomy's inclusion of gas.

Danish fund is among investor signatories to letters to five European banks, including Barclays, Soc Gen and BNP Paribas, calling on them stop directly financing new oil and gas by end of 2023.

LGIM and HSBC AM are among co-filers at Swiss miner; plus, latest on shareholder proposals in the US, including Uyghur phaseout proposal withdrawn at Apple following commitment.

Market participants hail achievements of the past five years but call for more transparency, a focus on implementation, and higher standards.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: CCLA hires former anti-slavery commissioner, Nordea appoints group head of sustainability.

Dutch manager to target pharma pay as it sends follow-up letter to key players as head of $1.8trn investor group pushing for fairer access to medicines.

Australia’s participation in the International Platform on Sustainable Finance identified as ‘quick win’ by the ASFI, as body reports 'modest' progress on sustainable finance efforts.

Despite forecasted low attendance, environmental groups remain ambitious in their expectations for action at this year's conference in Sharm El Sheikh.

Investors engaging country on deforestation welcome results of presidential election, but warn policy must be turned into action.