Standards

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Bugler starts as technical lead for climate risk at KPMG; Singapore announces taxonomy workstream co-leads.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ISS recommends vote against Follow This climate proposal at Shell; NYC Comptroller, Schroders to back transition assessment at Suncor.

Timeline for implementation of local standards under discussion by FSA-convened working group.

Recruitment process for group chair has been concluded and information on endorsement process timeline expected shortly, RI understands.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: PFA divests entire holdings from Shell; Basel Committee on Banking Supervision includes climate risks definition in core principles.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ‘Strong’ preliminary results on US bank green finance proposals, says NYC comptroller; UK Treasury and IA say defence companies ‘compatible’ with ESG.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European Commission looks to simplify taxonomy DNSH compliance; Aussie regulator ASIC backs ISSB global baseline.

The ISSB chair discusses the SEC’s climate rule, connectivity between standards and the importance of disclosure from smaller capital markets.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: IFRS Foundation launches survey for investor climate-related disclosures; ISS recommends vote against Woodside transition plan.

Local standard setter calls for feedback, splits sustainability disclosure standard into ‘universal application’ and ‘core content’ requirements.