Omnibus

Debate after von der Leyen state of union speech shows pro-European forces remain at odds.

Kerstin Lopatta tells RI that companies have been surprised by Omnibus outcomes, discusses ISSB alignment concerns.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Texas judge issues injunctions against law targeting proxy advisors; Metzler AM joins calls for deep-sea mining moratorium.

European Commission says it will not grant US companies ‘more favourable treatment’ under CSDDD.

Joint statement outlining next steps for trade deal sets out EU promises on several sustainable finance regulations.

Additional work for companies if EU goes ahead with proposed removal of quantitative disclosures on anticipated financial effects, member says.

As part of RI’s global asset owner series, CDC’s chief sustainability officer Nathalie Lhayani defends net-zero alliances and explains why CSRD is not too bureaucratic.

Representatives from central bank and market watchdog flag concerns over interoperability issues with ISSB in draft simplified ESRS.

Proposed amendments to standards and reporting reliefs ‘beyond’ the ISSB risk reducing alignment between frameworks.

Consultation will conclude end-September, with standards due to be finalised by EU standards body by end-November.