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KPMG’s latest report, Navigating EU Taxonomy- Progress and Pathways to Compliance

New KPMG Report: Insights for U.S. Companies Navigating Global Sustainability Reporting Standards

November 1, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Navigating EU Taxonomy Standards KPMG’s latest report, Navigating EU Taxonomy: Progress and Pathways to Compliance, provides a detailed analysis of EU Taxonomy disclosures from 291 European entities, offering critical insights for U.S. companies preparing to comply with evolving global sustainability standards. The EU Taxonomy mandates companies to

EU Watchdog Reviews ESG Fund Naming Rules Amid Industry Backlash

October 15, 2024 No Comments

3 Key Impact Points: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is considering revising its forthcoming rules on the naming of sustainable investment funds following concerns from industry players. Set to take effect on November 21, the new regulations aim to clamp down on greenwashing by banning funds with names

The State of the Sustainability Profession 2024: Navigating a Regulatory Shift

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: In 2024, the sustainability profession has reached a pivotal point, driven by the rapid increase in regulatory requirements. The eighth biennial State of the Sustainability Profession report, published by Trellis, highlights how the role of sustainability leaders is evolving to meet these new challenges. What began as

Canada Introduces Mandatory Climate Disclosure Law to Enhance Sustainable Investment

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Canada’s Commitment to Net-Zero The Canadian federal government is advancing a bold climate strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, requiring annual investments of $125 billion to $140 billion. A key component of this plan is a $93 billion suite of economic tax credits designed to attract

EU Delays Deforestation Law Amid Global Pressure and Internal Challenges

Change of Heart at the EU: Deforestation Law Delayed

October 3, 2024 No Comments

EU Delays Deforestation Law Amid Global Pressure and Internal Challenges The European Union has postponed the enforcement of its ambitious deforestation law until the end of 2025, succumbing to extensive global and internal pressures. Originally set to enforce stringent measures to curb global deforestation effectively by the end of the

AI and Crypto Are Heating Up the Planet—Can Policy Change Turn the Tide?

September 30, 2024 No Comments

Key Takeaways The Rising Energy Demand of AI and Crypto Crypto mining and data centers now account for 2% of global electricity use and nearly 1% of global emissions, with their footprint expected to grow. “What do AI and Crypto Assets have in common? Both are power hungry.” Because of

Guest Post: SEC Disbands Climate & ESG Task Force – Tim Mohin

September 23, 2024 No Comments

Guest Post By: Tim Mohin The SEC’s beleaguered ESG agenda took another hit this week as their Enforcement Division’s Climate & ESG Task Force, set up three years ago, was quietly disbanded. The group was created in March 2021 to “develop initiatives to proactively identify ESG-related misconduct.” Since then, the

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sustainability Disclosures: Companies Face Growing Complexity from Overlapping Global Regulations

September 19, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: As sustainability becomes a priority for governments, investors, and stakeholders, companies face challenges in navigating evolving disclosure regulations and standards. The proliferation of sustainability-related disclosure requirements—including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)/European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1/S2 established by the ISSB,

The EU Clean Industrial Deal Needs a Policy Makeover, Says Ann Mettler

September 12, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Overview In a recent op-ed titled “The EU clean industrial deal needs a policy makeover,” Ann Mettler, Vice President at Breakthrough Energy, outlines the critical challenges facing the European Union as it grapples with a long-standing competitiveness crisis. Europe, once home to 41 of the world’s 100

Evaluating Climate Policies: Insights from a 25-Year Global Assessment

September 2, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Overview While many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the effectiveness of the policies they adopt often remains uncertain. A recent study conducted by Stechemesser et al. provides a comprehensive evaluation of 1,500 climate policies implemented globally between 1998 and 2022. The study identified