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Each week, we collect some of the top #ESG and #climate stories to keep you updated and informed on the latest developments in #sustainablefinance. Here are some of the #headlines that have caught our eye this week: ✳ Companies Boost Social and Climate Reporting Amid ESG Backlash – Reuters https://lnkd.in/eG-TxS3H ✳ Bloomberg Forum Poll Highlights ESG Data Gaps and ISSB Reporting Challenges – ESG News https://lnkd.in/ehwFyxGq ✳ Law Firms, Legal Departments Upskilling Lawyers to Meet Growing Demand for ESG Expertise: Wolters Kluwer Survey – ESG Today https://lnkd.in/eZtGjeMY ✳ Over 500 Firms with $17 Trillion AUM Adopt TNFD Framework for Nature Risk Reporting – ESG News https://lnkd.in/ge2Jyv6z ✳ EY survey indicates CFO and investor concern about sustainability targets – Environment Analyst https://lnkd.in/eQwcYi7T #WeekInESG #NewsReview #Sustainability

In the latest edition of our ESG Policy Digest, we explore regional policy developments spanning the entire lifecycle of non-financial reporting – from #ESG data to the verification and assurance of sustainability reports. ➡ In North America, Canada has announced plans for the development of a sustainable investment taxonomy and to make mandatory #climate disclosures for large and federally incorporated private companies. These two sustainable finance initiatives are designed to bolster broader efforts to mobilise private sector capital in support of the country’s transition to a net zero economy. Meanwhile in the US, California has consolidated its climate disclosure laws into Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), effectively cementing the 2026 deadline for climate reporting for large companies operating in the state. ➡ Across the Atlantic, the European Commission has opened infringement procedures by issuing formal notices to 17 Member States, urging them to ensure the timely transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) in preparation for the first reporting deadline in 2025. ➡ Throughout Europe, regulators have focused on the validation of sustainability reporting. The EU’s top auditing oversight body released guidelines on limited assurance of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (#ESRS) reports, while the French authority - Haute Autorité de L’Audit (H2A) – issued standards for the verification of sustainability information produced under the CSRD and Taxonomy Regulation. ➡ In the Asia Pacific region, Hong Kong took centre stage this month as regulators emphasised high alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board (#ISSB) standards. In addition, a new voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers was launched to enhance transparency around sustainability ratings, scores, and data. ➡ Reflecting the pace of change in global ESG #regulation, these initiatives are designed to substantially improve the reliability of sustainability reports and credibly strengthen certification and verification audits through a procedural system of checks and balances. ✅ Read the ESG Policy Digest here: https://lnkd.in/eyd7agAx #ESGPolicyDigest #RegulationNews #Newsletter

Each week, we collect some of the top #ESG and #climate stories to keep you updated and informed on the latest developments in #sustainablefinance. Here are some of the #headlines that have caught our eye this week: ✳ Five Takeaways on the State of Biodiversity Finance – Financial Times https://lnkd.in/ecbjY7x6 ✳ Hong Kong Tells Banks to Target Net Zero Financed Emissions, Disclose Climate Risks and Opportunities – ESG Today https://lnkd.in/ezrSp9G3 ✳ Asset Managers Focus on Regulatory and ESG Data – Funds Europe https://lnkd.in/emTBx66j ✳ EU’s Incoming Finance Commissioner Mulls New ‘Sustainability-Related Categorisation System’ – Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE) https://lnkd.in/eVApZg47 ✳ Climate Change: UN Report says Planet to Warm by 3.1 C Without Greater Action – Reuters https://lnkd.in/efSX7HnA #COP16 #Biodiversity #WeekInESG

➡ The ESG Reckoning: Confronting Supplier Risk Head On. Companies face mounting pressure to ensure compliance deep into their supply chains. While a majority of #ESG issues originate from sub-tier suppliers, only 2% of firms have visibility beyond Tier 2. This timely and riveting discussion hosted at the Interos Inc Risk Summit will feature experts at the forefront of the ESG reckoning: Maria Mähl of ESG Book Brandee J. Fernandez MBA CPIM, C.P.M. of Baker Hughes Jennifer Bisceglie of Interos Inc   The panel will discuss: ✅ Winning strategies to proactively identify hidden threats ✅ How to address converging risks ✅ Building the business case to drive appropriate mitigations   The “Supply Chain is Risky Business” summit is on:   October 29, 2024 Washington, DC   Seats are limited - get your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gySuTni6 #interosrisksummit2024 #riskybusiness #riskmanagement

More than 25 jurisdictions worldwide have started to use or are actively taking steps to introduce #ISSB Standards in their legal and regulatory frameworks, accounting for nearly 55% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and more than 40% of global market cap. With over 200,000 disclosures, ESG Book's interoperable platform streamlines ISSB reporting between corporates and financial institutions, enabling capacity building and harmonised sustainability reporting. Through the platform, both private and public companies can manage multiple data requests via a single interface, report once while sharing information with multiple stakeholders, and map disclosures to latest global standards whilst meeting regulatory requirements. Sign-up to ESG Book today to find out more: www.esgbook.com #SustainabilityReporting #ClimateDisclosure #Platform

Each week, we collect some of the top #ESG and #climate stories to keep you updated and informed on the latest developments in #sustainablefinance. Here are some of the #headlines that have caught our eye this week: ✳ 99% of Insurers Have Set Climate Transition Goals in their Investment Portfolios: BlackRock Survey – ESG Today https://lnkd.in/d-NStXKf ✳ Mining Associations Unveil Effort to Simplify Sector’s ESG Standards – MINING.com https://lnkd.in/gzwp4qrD ✳ Sustainable Funds Reach Record $3.5 Trillion AUM in 2024: Morgan Stanley Report – ESG News https://lnkd.in/dfd8QurF ✳ About 80% of Countries Fail to Submit Plans to Preserve Nature Ahead of Global Summit – The Guardian https://lnkd.in/e_JnRVxa ✳ GFANZ Maps Passive Path to Transition – ESG Investor https://lnkd.in/dwaN_FQt #WeekInESG #SustainabilityNews #WeekInReview

There's still time to secure your spot at ESG Book’s upcoming edition of The Sustainable Brew – our informal London networking event for those passionate about #sustainability. Join us at The Green in #Clerkenwell on October 23rd for thought provoking discussions, as we dive into two upcoming events that will shape global sustainability: the U.S. Presidential Election, and #COP29 in Baku. We'll explore how these pivotal moments will influence #climate action and impact the global green transition in the coming years. With an exclusive audience and leading guest speakers, this gathering offers the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded peers in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, over an optional pint (or two!).   📅 Date:  Wednesday 23rd October 2024 ⏰ Time:  18:30 – 20:30 📍 Location  The Green Clerkenwell 29 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DU Sign-up here to register: https://lnkd.in/e5D_ptVQ Spaces are limited, so book today! We'll look forward to seeing you there. #TheSustainableBrew #SustainabilityLondon #LondonEvents Isabel Verkes Calum Raikes Naish Nathan A. Molly Porter Melissa McDonald Krista Tukiainen Jacopo G.

“Given the complexities of calculating financed emissions, financial institutions are increasingly turning to advanced tools that can achieve greater accuracy and efficiency in meeting climate transition goals. Through our new partnership with Zfolio, we are excited to offer clients the market’s leading solution to address their portfolio emissions needs.” ESG Book’s Maria Mähl explains how our new collaboration with Zfolio, the premier platform for managing financed emissions, aims to simplify and enhance the process of calculating financed emissions for financial institutions. Read more about the partnership in ESG News: https://lnkd.in/eiKXDPHN #FinancedEmissions #ClimateData #NetZero

Each week, we collect some of the top #ESG and #climate stories to keep you updated and informed on the latest developments in #sustainablefinance. Here are some of the #headlines that have caught our eye this week: ✳ Canada to Launch Sustainable Investment Taxonomy – ESG Today https://lnkd.in/dhr5pp3E ✳ More Than 100 CEOs Call for Climate Action Even as Divide Emerges – Financial Times https://lnkd.in/eAXgqV9D ✳ Switzerland’s Proposed Climate Actions After the ECHR Found the Country in Breach of the Human Rights Convention are ‘Limited and Insufficient’- Sustainable Views https://lnkd.in/e7eEaapc ✳ SEC’s Action on Recyclability Statements Shows Continued Focus on ESG Related Claims – White & Case LLP https://lnkd.in/eiNciKCA ✳ GFANZ Publishes Draft Guidance on ‘Transition-Informed’ Indexes – Responsible Investor https://lnkd.in/eUjM383d #WeekInESG #ESGNews #SustainabilityNews

We are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Zfolio, the leading platform for managing financed emissions! The collaboration combines ESG Book's sustainability data with Zfolio's platform, enabling clients to quickly and easily calculate their financed emissions. ✅ With over 200,000 corporate disclosures, ESG Book combines sustainability data, analytics, and disclosure reporting in a comprehensive ecosystem. ✅ Zfolio leverages ESG Book's data by providing additional information and technology to automate portfolio emissions calculations, matching equities and bonds to specific company data using over 45 million common identifiers. ✅ Zfolio's platform also calculates financed emissions of asset classes including real estate and infrastructure, with country specific emissions data and covering more than 4 million private companies. ✅ The partnership enables clients to get full financed emissions calculations on large portfolios in a few clicks, with results aligned with global regulatory standards. Maria Mähl, Head of US Client Solutions at ESG Book: “Through our new partnership with Zfolio, we are excited to offer clients with the market's leading solution to address their portfolio emissions needs." Peter Howard, Founder and CEO of Zfolio: “Combining the quality and breadth of ESG Book data with Zfolio's technology means asset managers of any size can get the most accurate financed emissions calculations easily and efficiently from a single source across all asset classes. No other platform in the market has that capability.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e9NYBGGv #ESGNews #FinancedEmissions #ClimateData