
Sustainability and ESG News
The Sustainability Value Triangle: A Path to Business Success
The "Sustainability Value Triangle" report shows how businesses can unlock value by integrating sustainability with finance and IT. The key to success lies in collaboration, data, and new technologies like AI.
Deloitte and IIF Report: Financial Sector’s Sustainability Surge
A recent report by Deloitte and the Institute of International Finance (IIF) reveals that 45% of financial firms now have a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), a significant increase from 15% in 2020. This shift underscores the growing importance of sustainability in the financial sector, though challenges in risk assessment and data quality remain.
Simplifying Sustainability: The EU Omnibus Proposal
The European Commission's Omnibus Proposal aims to simplify sustainability regulations, potentially saving billions and boosting investment. This initiative could significantly impact businesses and the EU's sustainability goals.
BCG Survey: AI-Powered Decarbonization
A new survey from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlights how companies worldwide are leveraging AI to significantly enhance their decarbonization efforts, resulting in substantial financial benefits. Despite these advancements, overall progress in emissions reduction has stalled, highlighting a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges.
ICMA to Release New Guidance on Sustainable Commercial Paper by End of 2024
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is set to release new guidance on sustainable commercial paper (CP) by the end of 2024. This move aims to address the growing interest in sustainable finance instruments and provide a framework for users.
IASB Releases Draft Guidelines for Corporate Climate Risk Reporting
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has recently published a consultation document aimed at helping companies improve their reporting on climate-related risks and other uncertainties. This initiative responds to growing investor demand for clearer and more consistent climate-related information in financial statements.
EU Proposing Amendments to Simplify and Extend Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations.
This week, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), which includes the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), have proposed amendments to extend and simplify sustainability disclosures for financial market participants under the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). These proposed amendments come from the ESA requesting a review of the SFDR's indicators for principal adverse impact (PAI) and financial product disclosures.
Private Equity Investors Lead the way in ESG in M&A
This month, Deloitte released a new a new poll that shows that private equity investors (PEI) could be paving the way when it comes to ESG diligence procedures and considering ESG provisions in M&A. According to the poll, PEIs are leading by factors of two or three compared to their corporate peers when it comes to the use of ESG clauses in deal contracts and routine ESG due diligence.