Category: Regulators
Swiss Council Halts Climate Disclosure Overhaul, Awaits EU Law Alignment
The Swiss Federal Council has paused revisions to its Ordinance on Climate Disclosures to align with the European Union's upcoming...
MPs Request Carbon Tax Exemption for Isle of Wight Ferries
MPs from the Isle of Wight are calling for ferry services to be exempt from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, warning that the carb...
EU Simplifies ESG Reporting for Bulgarian Businesses
The EU has simplified ESG reporting rules under the Omnibus package, reducing reporting burdens for Bulgarian companies, especiall...
IFRS: 36 Jurisdictions Align with ISSB Sustainability Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released jurisdictional profiles for 36 countries aligning with ISSB Sustainability Standards, marking a k...
B Corp Certification Overhauled with Stricter ESG Standards in Version 6
B Lab’s updated B Corp certification, Version 6, introduces stricter ESG standards, eliminates self-assessment, and requires compl...
FTC Lawsuit Against Coal Investors Sparks Backlash
FTC and state attorneys general sue BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street for alleged coal market manipulation. Experts question t...
ISSB vs CSRD: Who Will Define the Future of ESG Reporting?
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is gaining global traction as the EU's CSRD faces political hurdles. This ...
US Regulators Target ESG Investment Practices in Coal Sector
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street face US federal antitrust scrutiny over ESG-related influence in the coal sector. Regulators...
House Budget Bill Threatens Clean Energy Sector Support
The US House passes a budget bill scaling back clean energy tax credits, threatening project investments, jobs, and future develop...
Finance Sector Leads in Early CSRD Sustainability Reporting
Initial CSRD reports show the finance sector reporting more positive sustainability impacts than other industries, though environm...
Financial Firms Struggle to Keep Up with ESG and Regulatory Demands
A new survey reveals over 70% of financial sector leaders see regulatory compliance, especially related to ESG and AI, as a top ch...
Concerns Rise Over Article 6’s Role in Global Greenwashing
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is under scrutiny for enabling greenwashing by allowing nations to use carbon credits from low-qu...
ERA Launches Sustainability KPI Framework 3.0 Aligned with EU Reporting Standard...
ERA releases Sustainability KPI Framework 3.0 to support rental companies in aligning with EU CSRD reporting standards. The update...
Bucks County Climate Lawsuit Dismissed in Pennsylvania Court
A Pennsylvania court has dismissed Bucks County’s climate lawsuit against major oil firms and the American Petroleum Institute, ci...
EU Proposal May Exempt Majority of Insurers from CSRD Requirements
The EU’s omnibus proposal may exempt up to 85% of insurers from CSRD requirements based on size and turnover thresholds. Critics a...
SEC Commissioner Criticises Conflict Minerals Rule, Hints at Possible End
The U.S. SEC Commissioner has criticised the Conflict Minerals Rule, citing its ineffectiveness and high compliance costs, while s...
Canada’s Inflation Falls to 1.7% in April as Carbon Tax Ends
Canada’s inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in April 2025, driven mainly by the removal of the carbon tax and lower global energy pric...
EU Green Funds Linked to Billions in Fossil Fuel Investments
An investigation reveals that European green-labelled funds have invested over $33 billion in fossil fuel companies due to regulat...
Wisconsin Lawmakers Demand USDA Remove Race-Based Farm Aid Programs
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers urge the USDA to remove Biden-era farm aid programs they claim discriminate based on race. Highligh...
UPS Faces Shareholder Pushback Over Climate Transparency
UPS shareholders push for transparency on climate goals during the 2025 annual meeting, highlighting legal and reputational risks ...
EU Faces Setback as Green Reporting Standards Risk Being Weakened
The European Union is considering a rollback of key sustainability reporting standards through proposed CSRD revisions, risking a ...
