Biodiversity

AFM publishes guidelines on sustainability claims, describing the use of SFDR classifications in product promotion as ‘undesirable’.

Latest nature push to target companies with 'strong corporate influence' in relevant policy areas.

Ministry of Finance opens consultation ahead of planned roadmap launch at COP28.

Some of country's largest players investigate reporting against the framework, while consultants report increasing interest from clients.

ISSB’s Sue Lloyd says the standard setter aims to publish guidance this year on how applying its climate standard should result in 'thinking about nature-related things'.

European investors lead the way as engagement initiative publishes list of investors and target companies.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: GFANZ launches consultation on transition finance strategies; NZAOA call for clear climate policy frameworks.

Further efforts to align with global standard setters also announced, while next steps will include guidance on transition planning and sector disclosures.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NYU $5bn endowment fund to divest from fossil fuels; Taiwan tables ESG code of conduct.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Korea asks FSA to delay ESG disclosures; OMERS launches climate action plan; Californian climate bill passed by Assembly.