Investor transparency on corporates’ decarbonisation strategies could require review of SRD II or introduction of European stewardship code. Europe’s regulatory framework should be adjusted to better support shareholder engagement efforts and give investors more oversight of portfolio companies’ climate transition progress, according to industry experts. Although there are plans in place to consolidate existing guidance to corporates on transition…
SGS Launches New Suite of CSRD and ESG Reporting and Assurance Services
Testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced today the launch of a new suite of services aimed at supporting companies with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance and ESG reporting and disclosure. The new services, which include CSRD Pre-Assurance, ESG Disclosures & Sustainability Report Assurance, and ESG KPI Verification & Assurance for part of SGS’ broader sustainability offering, IMPACT NOW….
Data Center Developer Equinix Issues $1.2 Billion of Green Bonds
Data center and digital infrastructure company Equinix announced today that it has issued €1.15 billion (USD$1.21 billion) in green bonds, with proceeds aimed at financing green projects at the company including renewable energy and decarbonization solutions. The issuance, which included €650 million principal amount of 3.25% senior green notes due 2031 and €500 million principal amount of 3.625% senior green…
Guest Post – Budget Season: The Partnership Between CSOs and CFOs
By: Renee Lenore, Senior Business Development – Strategy Consultant, Wolters Kluwer EHS & ESG It is CFO budget season, which has traditionally been a significant moment for finance teams in the corporate calendar. However, with rising importance of ESG data, this is also now a critical moment for CSOs and ESG data teams to demonstrate the value they are adding…
HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer Steps Down
HSBC announced today that its Group Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer will be stepping down from her role and departing the bank at the end of the year. The firm said that Julian Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking, MENAT, will be assuming the position of Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer. Notably, the announcement follows a restructuring decision by HSBC…
COP29 Ends with Agreements on Climate Finance, Carbon Markets
Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets. Despite the steps taken at the conference, however, the climate finance goal was criticized sharply…
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Key Takeaways from London Build Expo 2024: Sustainability Takes Center Stage
The London Build Expo 2024 was a blast! With over 700 speakers crammed into a few action-packed days, we did our best to catch as many of them as possible. Sustainability took centre stage, underscoring its vital importance in the construction industry. Here are some key takeaways from the two days:
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High Stakes, Clear Standards: How Transparent Is Your Charity?
Jane Whitfiled of Elite Law discusses the implications for charitieis in resppect of transparency and ESG Why Transparency Matters In an age where accountability is not just expected but demanded, transparency has become the cornerstone of responsible governance. This is particularly true for charities, whose purposes depend on public trust. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a…