What new SFDR rules will be implemented in January 2023?
The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) level 2 rules are set to go into effect from 1 January 2023, but there is still much confusion in the market.
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New platform to improve the traceability of regenerative farming
The Data Economics Company (DECO) and Smallholder Data Services (SDS) have launched a new data platform to improve the visibility, traceability and verification of regenerative agriculture.
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What new SFDR rules will be implemented in January 2023?
The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) level 2 rules are set to go into effect from 1 January 2023, but there is still much confusion in the market.
New platform to improve the traceability of regenerative farming
The Data Economics Company (DECO) and Smallholder Data Services (SDS) have launched a new data platform to improve the visibility, traceability and verification of regenerative agriculture.
ESAs launch joint Call for Evidence on greenwash
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) today published a Call for Evidence on greenwashing.
UN net zero group outlines boundaries for greenwash: Integrity Matters
The UN High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Actors, otherwise known as HLEG, has produced its report Integrity Matters on what is required for corporates to call themselves aligned with net zero.
UK financial regulator proposes new rules to tackle greenwash
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing a package of new measures to protect consumers and improve trust in sustainable investment products.
RepRisk launches platform to help investors assess biodiversity risk
ESG data specialist RepRisk has partnered with the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance to launch a geospatial analytics tool that helps investors to assess biodiversity risks.
ISSB to include Scope 3 emissions requirements
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of the IFRS Foundation has confirmed it will set Scope 3 disclosure requirements, though it plans to establish provisions to ease compliance.
ASA warns UK consumers don’t understand net zero claims
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published research into consumer understanding of environmental claims. It warns that there is little understanding of net zero or carbon neutral.
HSBC reprimanded for misleading climate ads
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints about two HSBC adverts displayed in 2021. The ads highlighted HSBC’s action on climate change, but failed to acknowledge the bank’s contributions to climate change through the financing of emissions-intensive industry.
British Cycling accused of ‘greenwashing’ after announcing Shell partnership
British Cycling has faced criticism from environmental groups after announcing an eight-year partnership with energy company Shell UK (LON: SHEL).
