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More guidelines on ESG ratings risks fragmentation
February 2, 2024Many countries are establishing non-binding guidelines, with firmer regulation on the horizon
Who should lead sustainability within a bank?
February 1, 2024More and more banks are appointing chief sustainability officers, but is the role the best way to drive forward sustainability objectives?
Transition planning or just greenwashing?
January 31, 2024No one seems to have a clear definition of what makes a robust transition plan
New research sheds light on the use of forced labour in clean energy
January 26, 2024Does the transition away from fossil fuels towards ‘green’ or renewable forms of energy have a dark side?
Using AI for a deeper understanding of climate disruption
January 26, 2024Can AI predict the impact of catastrophic climate events, so they can be mitigated?
Civil society organisations urge EBRD for more human rights action
January 26, 2024The EBRD announces a new CSO steering committee to improve engagement, but its human rights due diligence is still seen as inadequate
Where do banks’ biggest sustainability knowledge gaps lie?
January 19, 2024Most financial institutions still have a sizeable knowledge gap when assessing their sustainability efforts, according to Mazars’ latest global stocktake. What can be done to buck this trend?
Dutch bank ING sets the pace in decarbonising steel
January 18, 2024Will ING’s landmark decision accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel industry?
Early adopters of the TNFD’s recommendations announced at Davos
January 18, 2024The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures announces that more than 100 banks, including seven G-SIBs, are among the first adopters of its recommendations.