North America

The group will decide whether IOSCO endorses upcoming sustainability reporting standards from the IFRS Foundation

2020s set to be ‘a lost decade’ for US companies with a majority of companies delaying net-zero actions to after 2030

The latest developments in sustainable finance

New York Financial Services Department seeks input on ‘detailed’ draft climate guidance for state insurers

Moves come as US Treasury says it will work with financial regulators on climate risk

New York City divestment feasibility studies published as City Comptroller announces $6bn investment into climate solutions

Republican members of Senate banking committee warn of “political favouritism” and “radical policies”

Herren Lee says investor demand for information ‘not being met by the current voluntary framework’ and floats creation of ESG standard setting body

Mercy Investments and Boston Trust Walden reveal they’ve withdrawn a shareholder resolution at BlackRock asking it to align its voting with its climate rhetoric. Why?

Move from DOL comes days after the announcement of ESG and climate initiatives by the SEC