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The ISSB’s current plans to include social factors will miss the mark, say Shift’s president Caroline Rees and the World Benchmarking Alliance’s Namit Agarwal, proposing an alternative way forward.

Investors, sustainable finance bodies and non-profits respond to Australian government’s second consultation on mandatory climate disclosures.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Mauderer to push for inclusive transition as NGFS chair; UK businesses call on government to maintain net-zero commitment.

The central bank has separately announced a 2 percent allocation to less carbon-intensive companies.

Asset owners and regulators express support for first standards from global sustainability reporting body.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: IIGCC, TPI Centre launch net zero standard for banks; Malaysia Exchange to crack down on companies failing to meet board diversity rules.

These include new requirements on gender equality, board effectiveness and investor engagements.

Latest effort intended to complement the ISSB’s high-profile work.

Other proposals include using digital technologies to address data gaps.

Plus: The UK and Singapore unveil partnership on sustainable finance and green economy initiatives.