All standards articles
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NewsICMA launches transition bond label
Association previously said it wouldn’t develop label for transition bonds because they rely on narrative strategies that make it harder to standardise
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NewsResearch shows ‘hidden ethical choices’ innate to science-based climate strategies
Scientific Portfolio says the findings prove standardisation would not be optimal for investors
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NewsPension professionals call for standardisation of bulk purchase annuity processes
SPP suggests that a more standardised approach to streamlined processes would be a significant, but not impossible, step
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NewsNBIM calls for investor-driven clarity in sustainability disclosure reforms
In a response to the ISSB’s Exposure Draft on amendments to IFRS S2, NBIM cautioned against changes that could undermine coherence or comparability
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NewsISSB grapples with biodiversity data deficit, human capital insights
The nature and impact of human capital risks and opportunities vary significantly by industry and regional circumstances
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NewsISSB proposes fast-track amendments to climate-change standard
‘We’re not really deliberating whether or not we made good decisions in the past,’ says vice-chair Sue Lloyd
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NewsSwiss alliance pushes for stricter constitutional rules on climate, biodiversity
Finanzplatz-Initiative aims to collect 100,000 signatures necessary to hold a referendum and enshrine new set of rules on sustainability in constitution
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NewsISSB faces ‘reputational’ challenges as it weighs sustainability rule changes
Engaging the standard-setting process is a ‘big deal’, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsSwiss pension funds call for review of ESG reporting standards
Swiss schemes have faced challenges with data collection, processing and consolidation when reporting for the first time
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NewsMEPs set to urge new EU finance head to work on ‘international baseline’ for sustainability standards
Maria Luis Albuquerque will also be quizzed about her vision and plans for a ‘Savings and Investment Union’
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NewsIASB proposes illustrative examples to improve climate-related reporting
The proposals come in response to strong demand from investors who have complained that companies often fail to back up climate-related statements
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NewsISSB, EU achieve high degree of interoperability in sustainability reporting
Sue Lloyd, ISSB chair, says that the ISSB, EFRAG and the European Commission ‘have collaborated to achieve a high degree of alignment’
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NewsCost Transparency Standard for pension schemes launches in Ireland
It will enable trustees to better understand the investment costs they pay and to benchmark these costs against their peers
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NewsICGN sets out investor sustainability assurance expectations
The corporate governance group has called on national regulators to adopt upcoming IAASB and IESBA sustainability assurance standards
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NewsISSB standards embraced by over half of global economy, claims chair
More than 20 jurisdictions have already decided to use or are taking steps to introduce ISSB standards in their legal or regulatory frameworks, says Emmanuel Faber
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NewsIFRS Foundation takes over TPT’s transition plan disclosure resources
Step described as ‘an important milestone in the creation of global norms for transition plan disclosure’
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NewsSASB standards update risks opening ‘Pandora’s Box’, ISSB chair warns
The chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board has warned the board risks opening a “Pandora’s Box” with its commitment to update the legacy Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB) standards. Emmanuel Faber said: “We actually opened a Pandora’s Box […] by saying that we are now going to prioritise our ...
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NewsASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds
Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting
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NewsEFRAG, ISSB release joint guidance on sustainability reporting
The new document is designed to address complexities and reduce duplication in sustainability reporting
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NewsIFRS committee confirms it will not tackle net zero accounting
The International Accounting Standards Board is expected to review the committee’s decision at its April meeting
