The rules will cover companies with 1,000+ staff and €450m revenue, while the due diligence law will apply to even fewer organisations.

Proxy season no longer sends clear signals to the US market on which sustainability topics fund managers value, Morningstar warns.

Now that the US proxy season has drawn to a close, it has revealed a mixed picture on investor support for ESG-related proposals.

European Parliament rapporteur Jörgen Warborn proposes changes for ‘less red tape and fewer burdens for businesses’.

In the light of consultation, the Financial Reporting Council has revised the code to cut ‘unnecessary reporting’ and improve engagement.

Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.

The clock has started ticking on the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Amending section 172 of the Companies Act would empower leaders to align the interests of profits and planet.

Major project seeks to improve corporate reporting on material investment risks to nature and boost environmental responsibility.

New regulations, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, make hefty demands, say companies polled.