All ClientEarth articles
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AnalysisUK pensions minister to introduce statutory guidance on fiduciary duty
But the formal proposal for an amendment to legislation has proved popular with MPs
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NewsCourt sides with European Commission over definition of ‘green’ business
Taxonomy ruling comes amid mounting opposition to the EU Omnibus
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NewsLegal opinion finds worry over liability risks from climate plans is ‘overstated’
The IFRS Foundation this week published guidance on transition plan disclosures to support ISSB reporting
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NewsClimate NGO’s net-zero test for fossil fuel reserves included in FCA consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has included Carbon Tracker and ClientEarths’ proposal for an ‘atmospheric viability test’ on fossil fuel reserves.
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NewsEnvironmental groups take European Commission to court over fossil gas in taxonomy
‘Climate protection through fraudulent labels is unacceptable,’ says BUND’s chair
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NewsAsset owners support ClientEarth lawsuit against Shell
European pension funds NEST, London CIV, AP3, Danica Pension and AP pension are some of the ones supporting the claim
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Nordic, English pension funds take VW to court over lobbying silence
Swedish national pension funds, Denmark’s AkademikerPension and Church of England Pensions take legal action against carmaker to ‘clarify grey area for corporate law in Germany‘
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Environmental groups launch legal action against EU taxonomy
Commission called to repeal the Complementary Delegated Act listing certain nuclear and gas activities as sustainable
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NewsClientEarth calls for climate change reporting improvement
The FRC’s supervisory priorities for the coming year include reporting on the impact of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit
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NewsAustralian pension fund settles climate change-related lawsuit
UK-based lawyers say pension funds there should also take note
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NewsFRC seeks members, views for stakeholder reporting panel
The project will include corporate reporting obligations under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006
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NewsAccounting roundup: FRC targets ESG for next reporting season
PIRC suggests FRC ignored s172, IASB completes hedge accounting amendments
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NewsCharities seek legal ruling on responsible investment policies
‘Outdated and insufficient’ investment guidelines need updating, says coalition of UK charities and foundations
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Investors welcome mining sector first as Glencore amends climate policy
Mining giant vows to align with Paris Agreement and targets zero net emissions after shareholder pressure
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NewsESG roundup: SSGA targets corporate culture, BlackRock scolded on climate
SSGA to scrutinise corporate culture, BlackRock told to back more climate shareholder resolutions
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NewsLGIM backs call for IOSCO to foster harmonised climate risk reporting
Non-profit groups urge action from securities regulators to promote common standards
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UK government holds out prospect of social impact investing clarity
Lawmakers “minded to make” Law Commission’s recommended changes
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ESG roundup: UK pension fund body warns members on climate risk
Plus: Southern Europeans launch investor network, UK government backs social impact, green finance
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NewsAccounting roundup: FRC details corporate governance code review
Plus: Big Four auditors could face £10m fines; IASB plays down involvement in non-financial reporting
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NewsClientEarth, PIRC give cautious welcome to s172 proposals
Guidance for non-financial disclosures follows heavy criticism of auditing watchdog
