UK Opens Consultation On Transition Finance Rules
UK launches consultation on draft Transition Finance Guidelines to mobilise capital for high-emitting sectors
23 States Warn SBTi Over Net Zero Antitrust Risks
23 state AGs warn SBTi its net zero rules may breach antitrust laws by restricting fossil fuel financing and insurance.
EBA Issues No Action Letter On ESG Disclosures
EBA urges regulators to ease enforcement of certain ESG disclosures until new EU sustainability rules take effect
UBS Exits Net Zero Banking Alliance Amid Scrutiny
UBS leaves NZBA, joining major banks exiting amid political, regulatory pressure and shifts in climate strategy.
Florida AG Probes CDP And SBTi Over ESG Practices
Florida AG launches probe into CDP, SBTi over alleged antitrust violations and deceptive climate reporting practices.
EU Launches Voluntary ESG Standard For SMEs
EU introduces voluntary ESG reporting standard for SMEs to ease data sharing and boost access to green finance.
EFRAG Launches Portal To Track ESRS Disclosures
EFRAG’s new portal tracks ESRS reporting by 656 firms, revealing gaps in disclosures, engagement, and climate plans.
Jupiter Launches Tools To Help Banks Gauge Climate Risk
Jupiter Intelligence launches new tools to help banks and investors quantify climate risk and resilience ROI.
SBTi Launches Net-Zero Standard For Finance Sector
SBTi launches Net-Zero Standard enabling financial firms to align portfolios with 1.5°C climate goals by 2050.
EU Simplifies Sustainability Taxonomy Compliance Rules
EU eases sustainability rules by cutting reporting burdens, simplifying taxonomy, and focusing on material activities.
ESG Risks To Be Integrated In EU Bank Stress Tests
EU regulators propose ESG risk integration in stress tests for banks and insurers, aiming for consistent supervision.
DBS OCBC UOB Release Nature Risk Finance Report
DBS, OCBC, and UOB launch first report linking nature-related risks to credit in Southeast Asia’s agri-finance sector.
Danske Bank Expands Sustainable Finance For Transitions
Danske Bank broadens sustainable finance to support high-emitting companies in their climate transition efforts.
EBA Proposes Simpler ESG Reporting For EU Banks
EBA proposes simplified ESG reporting for banks, easing requirements based on size and complexity.
Morningstar DBRS Updates ESG Criteria With No Rating Impact
Morningstar DBRS updates ESG criteria effective May 2025 with no expected impact on existing credit ratings.
CDP Restructures Workforce To Boost Innovation Efficiency
CDP cuts workforce by 20% to focus on tech-driven innovation, real-time insights, and efficient environmental data.
Brazil Launches $2B Auction For Land Restoration
Brazil launches a $2B auction for sustainable land restoration, aiming to recover degraded pastures.
ISSB Eases Scope 3 Reporting Rules For Financial Sector
ISSB announces changes to ease Scope 3 reporting for financial sector, focusing on emissions exclusions and transparency.
DBS And Henderson Land Seal $640M ESG Loan Deal
DBS and Henderson Land secure HKD 5B ESG loan to boost sustainability goals and support community projects.
ING Becomes First Global Bank With SBTi-Approved Targets
ING becomes the first global bank with SBTi-approved targets for reducing financed emissions.
Neste Raises EUR 700 Million For Renewable Energy Expansion
Neste raises EUR 700 million through a green bond to expand its Rotterdam refinery for renewable diesel.
