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ESAs explain greenwashing in the financial sector

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) have released a Progress Report outlining a common understanding of greenwashing in the financial sector. Greenwashing can refer to intentionally or unintentionally offering misleading sustainability information and – unsurprisingly – the ESA’s report highlights lack of data as a cause.

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New roadmap for greenhouse gas reporting

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), in collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), recently released a guide to help accountants navigate the world of greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting.

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UK launches review of non-financial reporting requirements

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in collaboration with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has issued a call for evidence to support the review of the UK’s non-financial reporting requirements.

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Think Digital for Sustainability Disclosures

XBRL EU urges digital for sustainability disclosures at a meeting in Rome this week. At the very successful XBRL-EU conference in Rome earlier this week, the attendees heard a range of details about the upcoming implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (or ESRSs) via the CSRD, or Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

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ASIC highlights need for transparency in sustainable finance

In a speech at the RI Australia 2023 conference, ASIC Deputy Chair Karen Chester emphasised the regulator’s focus on sustainable finance and the need to tackle greenwashing with sustainability disclosures.

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94% of companies committed to complying with CSRD

ESG reporting is rapidly becoming the “new gold standard” of disclosure practices, with 94% of European and UK public companies intending to comply with the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), according to a survey of over 500 finance leaders by Workiva.

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ISSB seeks feedback to enhance international applicability of SASB Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is calling for comments on its proposed methodology to enhance the international applicability of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards. The consultation period is now open and will remain open for comments, preferably by online survey, until 9 August 2023.

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Retailers lag behind in environmental disclosures compared to energy companies

A report by Sustainable Fitch highlights the difficulties that retailers face due to their complex logistics and supply chains, which make it harder for them to report their environmental impact accurately.

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Australian government establishes net zero authority

The Australian government is set to establish a new authority aimed at ensuring that workers, industries and communities can take advantage of the opportunities presented by Australia’s net zero transition.

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SEC cracking down on ESG reporting misconduct with Climate and ESG Task Force

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently pursued several high-profile enforcement actions, accusing companies of fraudulently misleading investors about ESG-related issues.

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