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Read more: IFRS Foundation issues guidance on disclosing anticipated financial effects of sustainability-related risksIFRS Foundation issues guidance on disclosing anticipated financial effects of sustainability-related risks
The IFRS Foundation has published new educational material to assist companies in disclosing the anticipated financial effects of sustainability-related risks and opportunities, in line with the ISSB Standards. The guidance also explores how this aligns with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). What’s in the guidance The resources, introduced by…
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Read more: ESMA and EEA agree deal to boost EU sustainable finance
ESMA and EEA agree deal to boost EU sustainable finance
The EU’s financial and environmental watchdogs have signed a cooperation deal aimed at tightening oversight of sustainable finance and tackling the risk of greenwashing. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July and August, setting out how…
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Read more: Non-financial data and KPIs in multi-asset funds: overcoming data challenges for sustainable investment performanceNon-financial data and KPIs in multi-asset funds: overcoming data challenges for sustainable investment performance
Introduction In today’s investment landscape, non-financial data, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information is no longer just a nice-to-have. It has become a critical part of how multi-asset funds manage risk, allocate capital, and create long-term value. As institutional investors increasingly prioritise sustainability and regulatory compliance, the performance and…
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Read more: A greener shade of green bondsA greener shade of green bonds
Brussels wants to tidy up the sustainable debt market What are the EU’s voluntary green bond templates? The European Commission has a new tool in its armoury against greenwashing: a set of voluntary disclosure templates for issuers of green bonds and their more elastic cousin, sustainability‑linked bonds. The initiative, launched…
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Read more: Europe wants better data on dead batteries. Here’s why that matters.
Europe wants better data on dead batteries. Here’s why that matters.
In Europe’s push toward a circular economy, batteries are both a cornerstone and a conundrum. They power everything from phones and scooters to electric cars and industrial equipment—but when they die, they become environmental puzzles. What exactly happens to them? How much gets recycled? And where does the lithium, cobalt,…
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Read more: Europe moves to tighten the screws on toxic flame retardants
Europe moves to tighten the screws on toxic flame retardants
The EU is finally coming for a group of pollutants that linger in recycled plastics and pose a threat to human health. By tightening restrictions on a group of persistent toxic chemicals, the European Commission is drawing a sharper line between circularity and safety. A new delegated regulation, now open…
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Read more: Switzerland puts spotlight on women’s rights and non-discrimination at UN Human Rights Council
Switzerland puts spotlight on women’s rights and non-discrimination at UN Human Rights Council
Bern, July 8, 2025 — Switzerland placed women’s rights, gender equality, and the fight against discrimination at the forefront of its efforts during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. The session, which lasted three and a half weeks, concluded today under the shadow…
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Read more: EU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goodsEU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goods
Brussels proposes strict conditions for destroying unsold apparel under new sustainability rules In a significant move to reduce textile waste and promote circularity in the fashion industry, the European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation that will restrict when companies can destroy unsold clothing and footwear. The proposal, stemming…
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Read more: Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Swiss Federal Council pushes forward with revised climate reporting ordinance; finance sector transition plans under scrutiny In a decisive move to elevate climate transparency and bring Swiss corporate reporting in line with international expectations, the Swiss Federal Council (Bundesrat) is advancing plans to revise the Ordinance on Climate-Related Reporting just…
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Read more: IFRS, GRI Align Climate Disclosures to Simplify ESG Reporting
IFRS, GRI Align Climate Disclosures to Simplify ESG Reporting
New equivalence statement marks progress toward global ESG reporting consistency The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have announced that GRI 102: General Disclosures 2021 is partially equivalent to IFRS S2: Climate-related Disclosures — a significant step toward aligning global sustainability reporting frameworks. This announcement follows a detailed…
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