On 27 June 2023, under the IFRS Foundation (International Financial Reporting Standards), the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) released the S1 and S2 reporting standards.

On 27 June 2023, under the IFRS Foundation (International Financial Reporting Standards), the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) released the S1 and S2 reporting standards.
On 13 June 2023, the European Commission unveiled its latest sustainable finance package which covers crucial aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation in the EU including the EU Taxonomy, ESG ratings, and transition finance. Prior to the release of the package, the ESG ratings industry had been put on notice as policy action for increased oversight had been…
Awareness around the benefits and challenges of measuring Scope 3 emissions â those connected with a company but not produced as a result of their own direct operations or energy consumption â has grown rapidly over the past year. This article demonstrates how Scope 3 emissions are essential in determining who is at the forefront of the race to net-zero,…
By: Katrina L. Berishaj, Sara P. Crovitz and Kevin OâConnell On March 20, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden issued his first presidential veto to reject the recent joint Congressional resolution that would have repealed the U.S. Department of Laborâs (DOL) January 2023 âESG Rule.â Just a few days later, on March 23, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to override the veto, meaning that,…
Dan Botterill, CEO and Founder of Rio ESGâa company thatâs democratizing access to ESG expertise. Their platform enables organizations of any size to plug into their proprietary tools and insight to leverage their wealth of ESG experience. Dan explains how their system works, how a company can quickly size up their ESG efforts, and gain a clearer picture of their…
Sustainability can and should be a priority for everyone. But often itâs hard to know where to start. By blending technology with years of experience on the front lines, Rio is helping its customers globally to become more accountable and conscious about their operations. We empower organisations and individuals to make better and more sustainable business decisions, for the long…
While scientific advances alone are unlikely to tackle the climate crisis, there are many innovations â from simple designs to bleeding-edge technology â that can help humanity meet its environmental commitments. Climate reporter Sam Webb looks at some of the emerging technologies that could help shape the future of the planet:
UK businesses are being taken for a ride by ineffective and expensive green advisors that may actually harm their reputation, a leading ethics advisory group has warned.
A quarter of companies that set targets to meet their net-zero commitments are quietly shelving reports about their progress in a process known as âgreen-hushingâ, according to a study.
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Brian Flynn, Chief Technology Officer for Rio ESG. Rio ESG is a sustainability-focused software platform that combines software, consultancy, education tools, and other features to improve their clientsâ sustainability performance. Rio helps various industries including investment managers, corporates, financial services and public sector organisations track sustainability data, report on ESG, manage policies, and…