Tag: net zero
Why non-executives can ignore the failure of COP29
Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.
ClientEarth queries Shell climate ruling
The NGO says the court’s ruling ‘raises important questions’ on whether too much ‘discretion’ was given to directors over section 172.
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’.
Boards tasked to ‘focus on decarbonising supply chain’
In advance of COP28, IIA report says comprehensive due diligence will help business avoid sabotaging net zero target.
Banks must pay ‘close attention’ to ESG
Regulators have expressed concern about sustainability linked loans and ‘greenwashing’, a recent panel discussion revealed.
How to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making
Proactive leadership and board commitment are essential to transform notions of sustainability into fiscally viable business decisions.
How competition law can help, not hinder, climate action
Boards can take advantage of collaborative sustainability agreements without falling foul of antitrust regulations.
ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.
OECD wades in on due diligence
As EU law on human rights and sustainability due diligence edges nearer to its final form, the OECD issues fresh guidance to multinationals.
How climate change alters the financial landscape
To achieve sustainability, companies and boards will need to look not only to their operations, but also to their finances.