Taxonomy

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.

Announcement comes days after RI reported discussions on departure by unnamed NGOs.