All articles by Elizabeth Meager
Elizabeth Meager
EU’s new ESG ratings framework will be major overhaul
The EC’s proposal for regulating ESG ratings companies will bring about the biggest change the previously unregulated market has ever seen.
Why Montana climate trial win will worry polluters
Governments, companies and financials should not take lightly the US’ first successful constitutional climate trial held in Montana.
ISSB standards: Market hails “monumental step” forward
ISSB’s IFRS S1 and S2 are a major contribution to standardising sustainability reporting, which is a mishmash of voluntary frameworks.
Why competition law is a threat to climate collaboration
With some financial coalitions facing accusations of collusion and threats of lawsuits for their climate action efforts, calls are growing for reviews of antitrust legislation.
Mapped: The polarisation of ESG in the US
In case there was any doubt, it is now clear: sustainable investing and exclusion policies are firmly embedded in the US’ ongoing culture wars.
Why the social taxonomy is no longer an EU priority
With just over a year left on its term and facing a deepening energy crisis, the current European Commission is prioritising regulatory initiatives other than the social taxonomy. This is fuelling concerns in some quarters.
Cop27: US Inflation Reduction Act fuels climate hopes
The world’s biggest carbon emitter finally has a climate plan in place, sparking optimism that the US’s new Inflation Reduction Act can help focus minds and drive progress internationally.
UK fast fashion greenwash investigation may open floodgates
An investigation into three fast fashion brands represents a new frontier of mis-selling accusations, which investors must take seriously.
Carbon offsets: Companies not prepared for high prices
Corporates and investors seem to be underestimating the risks of an expected shorter supply and sharp rise in the cost of quality carbon offsets.
Climate risk: Liability tide turning against directors
A recent Malaysian legal opinion adds to the pressure on directors to consider the impact of climate change. Failing to do so is increasingly exposing both companies and individuals to the risk of litigation and fines, as is underlined by a new case against energy major Shell.