Tag: climate-related risk
Railpen backs sustainability reporting standards
The UK pension fund notes in voting guidelines that the ISSB reporting standards IFRS S1 and S2 should be seen as a ‘minimum’.
Sustainability body issues global disclosure standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board’s guidance is aimed at improving trust in climate-related disclosures.
News round-up: this week in governance
Musk and Edelman trade jibes; communication is key to investor relations; “green hushing” in the US; BlackRock speaks up for sustainability.
5 questions to help boards walk the green talk
It may sometimes take courage, but asking questions is the most effective thing a board director can do to address climate-related risk.
Climate reporting requires ‘shift in approach’ to reflect TCFD principles
Study reveals just 154 UK firms made any reference to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in their 2020 reporting.
Mark Carney predicts more action on climate-related risk disclosures
Governor of the Bank of England warns that the global financial system needs to put climate-related risk “at the heart of decision-making”.
FRC calls for better reporting of climate-related risks
The UK regulator has added its voice to the growing chorus of organisations urging companies to improve their disclosure of climate-related risks.
Campaign demands more ‘sustainable’ companies for investors
Netflix and Walt Disney are among the companies targeted by investors calling for more “environmentally friendly” policies.