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UK aims to be world’s first ‘net-zero financial centre’ with green finance strategy

The UK Government recently published its new Green Finance Strategy, outlining its goal to become the world’s first net-zero financial centre. The strategy includes updates on greenhouse gas reporting, net-zero transition plans and associated disclosures, and the expected implementation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

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Nature risks disclosure framework introduces streamlined metrics

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While there has been a lot of focus on climate relate disclosures in recent years, the past year saw some significant import placed on biodiversity and nature in the wider sustainability realm.

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IOSCO to advance on sustainable disclosures

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its Work Program for 2023-2024, which includes a focus on sustainability disclosures.

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IOSCO outlines considerations for ESG assurance

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has unveiled its latest report, outlining key considerations for establishing a reliable global assurance framework for sustainability-related corporate reporting.

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ISSB considers phased approach to sustainability reporting with climate taking centre stage

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While we wait for the much-anticipated initial two standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), set to be released in Q2 2023, the board is considering additional transitional relief to support companies who will be implementing Standards S1 and S2.

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FCA receives broad support for its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has received positive feedback on its proposals to improve sustainability information available to investors. The proposals aim to build trust in sustainable investment products and to help consumers make better-informed decisions when navigating the market.

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EFRAG aligns due process procedures with CSRD

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The EFRAG General Assembly has approved updates to its Due Process Procedures for Sustainability Reporting Standard Setting (DPP) to align them with the final provisions contained in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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IASB launches climate-related risk project

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The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has started a new project exploring how climate-related risk can be better outlined in financial statements.

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ECB publishes first climate-related disclosures

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This week the European Central Bank (ECB) led by example in publishing its own climate-related financial disclosures, demonstrating that its portfolios are on a path towards decarbonisation.

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Many companies still lack the resources for climate-related reporting

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A recent survey from Workiva and PwC found that two out of five US business leaders believe their company is not prepared for the climate risk disclosure rule set to be published by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May.

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UK aims to be world’s first ‘net-zero financial centre’ with green finance strategy

Nature risks disclosure framework introduces streamlined metrics

IOSCO to advance on sustainable disclosures

IOSCO outlines considerations for ESG assurance

ISSB considers phased approach to sustainability reporting with climate taking centre stage

FCA receives broad support for its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

EFRAG aligns due process procedures with CSRD

IASB launches climate-related risk project

ECB publishes first climate-related disclosures

Many companies still lack the resources for climate-related reporting

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