ESG

French Regulators Report Progress but Call for More Climate Action by Financial Firms

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), France's financial regulators, have published their 4th annual report assessing climate commitments made by banks, insurers and asset managers in the Paris financial center.

PwC Survey: Companies Optimistic on Business Upsides from EU Sustainability Rules Despite Big Implementation Challenges

Companies are anticipating business upsides as they prepare to comply with the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), even as they grapple with major operational hurdles, according to a new global survey by PwC.

EU Council Agrees to General Approach to Cracking Down on Greenwashing

The Council of the European Union has adopted its negotiating stance on proposed EU legislation aimed at combating greenwashing and ensuring environmental marketing claims about products and services are accurate and verifiable.

Environmental Crimes in May 2024: Enforcement Spotlight on ESG & Compliance Failures

The Department of Justice announced a slate of major prosecutions for environmental crimes in May 2024, providing a stark reminder of the regulatory risks facing companies that fail to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

KPMG Survey Reveals Companies Still Lagging in ESG Reporting Readiness

The journey towards comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and assurance continues to challenge businesses, according to the latest findings from KPMG's second annual ESG Assurance Maturity Index. The survey highlights both advancements and persistent gaps in companies' readiness to meet new regulatory requirements for credible ESG disclosures.

The Bank for International Settlements & the Monetary Authority of Singapore Unveil Blueprint for Climate Risk Platform

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have developed a blueprint for an integrated platform to help financial authorities identify, monitor and manage climate-related risks in the financial system.

SEC Seeks Diversity Data From Regulated Firms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has kicked off its biennial effort to collect self-assessments on diversity policies and practices from regulated entities.