Regulation

Investors have asked for alignment with existing labelling schemes in the EU, UK and US.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Morningstar predicts SDR Sustainability Focus label ‘will dominate’ in UK; Robeco announces ocean life and hazardous chemicals as new engagement topics.

Part 2 of RI's Scope 3 Series: The ins and outs of corporate reporting and targets, and how companies navigate demands from regulators and investors.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Barclays expects investors to hold off using new UK fund labels; NZBA welcomes first Chinese bank.

Firm opposes mandatory baseline disclosures but backs new labelling system, while BVI and Eurosif also publish consultation responses.

The EU is on track to deliver key legislation on ESG ratings.

Significant progress is being made on the topics of coal phase-outs, scenario analysis and improving ESG data.

Implementation and streamlining of existing rules in focus for 2024, with all eyes on EU elections in June and the implications for the sustainable finance agenda.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ASIC fines Northern Trust AM; Tennessee AG takes legal action against BlackRock.

At the end of a big year for sustainability reporting standards, RI looks ahead to likely developments for the next 12 months.