Taxonomy

Latest draft suggests taxonomies can play key role in disclosing nature-related opportunities, while also publishing draft guidance on nature scenarios.

Inconsistencies and ambiguities around the minimum social safeguards are among key concerns, as well as need for a transition and social taxonomy.

Focus on usability, closer collaboration with users and the Commission, and bringing together pieces of sustainable finance package will categorise Platform 2.0.  

The list of high-profile signatories include France’s central bank.

Plus: The UK and Singapore unveil partnership on sustainable finance and green economy initiatives.

The group will ramp up its focus on the usability of the bloc’s taxonomy – and the EU sustainable finance framework – as part of its new mandate.  

Regulatory filings suggest a blockbuster year for ESG rule-making in the US, including action on social issues.

ESG investors previously axed SBI green bonds over links to a controversial coal mine.

A consultation on the draft document is open until 26 January.

The rules are expected to be formally adopted by December.