Regulation

Policymakers should avoid lobbying by vested interests seeking to 'soften' technical screening criteria or 'water down' DNSH requirements, GTAG warns. 

The latest developments in sustainable finance: US anti-ESG movement risks ‘balkanisation of finance’, Munich Re pledges to stop supporting upstream oil and gas projects.

Federal Council sustainable finance envoy voices concerns about green taxonomy, argues for focus on science-based transition plans.

ISSB special adviser and Bob Litterman among 20-strong climate committee announced by US Treasury’s Financial Stability Oversight Council.

But Nasdaq calls regulator’s planned changes a 'step backwards' and urges financial watchdog to give more time to assess impact of 2020's amendments.

German and Belgian pension associations dispute low grade as InfluenceMap calls for greater engagement on sustainable finance policy

Consultation also prompts calls from industry body for French ESG labels to be unified under a sustainable finance framework.

Schemes call for action on infrastructure investment and simplified reporting, but warn that new policy initiatives may not be needed.

Nathan Fabian comments after members of the group staged a mass walkout in response to claims of interference.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: PwC announces global ESG leader, Deutsche Bank appoints vice-president of ESG solutions.