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Draft law exempts CSRD preparers from reporting under Germany's supply chain act, while national standards body's sustainability expertise comes under fire by NGOs.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Investors split on Disney board; Japan Exchange Group uses generative AI to analyse TCFD disclosures.

It comes as the standard setter is due to vote on its next steps in April, with recent meeting notes highlighting challenges in ranking future priorities.

Norway’s trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund continues to call out deviations from the ISSB ‘global baseline’.

Much remains uncertain as the multiple cases against the SEC climate rule wind their way through the justice system.

Australia launches consultation on assurance for climate reporting; Hesta engagement with Woodside fails; Rio Tinto promises more transparency on climate disclosures.

Investor Coalition for Equal Votes launches pre-listing engagement at tech firm as big names in 2024 IPO season face ESG concerns.

Annual look ahead to the US proxy season reveals filers of proposals increasingly keeping details close to their chest, including on reproductive rights.

UK pension pool’s proposal could see the removal of two firms on controversial weapons grounds, member fund suggests.

Global head of stewardship policy at US giant urges companies to improve disclosures, clashes with FRC over reporting.