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Major firms back California climate disclosure laws, and more

Major firms back California climate disclosure laws, and more

The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Major firms back California climate disclosure laws Microsoft, IKEA USA, Patagonia, and other big companies are urging California lawmakers to pass the first mandatory climate disclosure law in the US. The […]

Climate Risk Regulation Rundown: July 2023

Climate Risk Regulation Rundown: July 2023

What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up. Americas On July 28, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen chaired a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, where the Climate-related Financial Risk Committee (CFRC) provided updates on interagency efforts to identify and monitor vulnerabilities in the financial system due to climate-related risks.  […]

Insights from a Corporate Climate Journey: A Discussion with Bridge Investment Group

Insights from a Corporate Climate Journey: A Discussion with Bridge Investment Group

August 15, 2023 Companies around the world are continuing to grapple with the ever-evolving regulations and investor expectations surrounding climate disclosure and management. But many don’t know where to begin on their climate journeys, how to address the growing threat of climate risk, and the steps to managing it. Additionally, many are still unsure how […]

US lawmakers urge SEC to release climate risk rule, and more.

US lawmakers urge SEC to release climate risk rule, and more.

The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Democrats press SEC on climate risk disclosure  More than 70 Democratic lawmakers wrote to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler, urging him to finalize the agency’s climate risk […]

EU finalizes sustainability reporting rules, and more.

EU finalizes sustainability reporting rules, and more.

The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. European Commission finalizes sustainability reporting rules The European Commission signed off on new climate and sustainability disclosure rules that will apply to around 50,000 companies starting in 2024. The European Sustainability […]

Why Competitor Benchmarking is Crucial to Your Climate Progress

Why Competitor Benchmarking is Crucial to Your Climate Progress

Most large and medium-sized organizations are feeling the pressure to improve the ways they manage and disclose climate risk — but most don’t know where to start or who should take responsibility.  The key to climate success begins with looking outward. There is a wealth of insight and guidance contained within the climate disclosures of […]

IOSCO endorses ISSB standards, US insurers improve climate risk management, and more.

IOSCO endorses ISSB standards, US insurers improve climate risk management, and more.

The top five climate risk and disclosure stories this week. Want access to deeper insights and curated climate news? Request a demo of our solution today. Securities regulators endorse ISSB standards Global markets regulators endorsed the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) new disclosure requirements on Tuesday, urging jurisdictions to embrace the rules. The International Organization of Securities […]

What the ISSB Standards Mean for the TCFD and Climate Reporting

What the ISSB Standards Mean for the TCFD and Climate Reporting

July 27, 2023 In June, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its inaugural disclosure rules, which are intended to become the global climate and sustainability reporting baseline. The standards fully incorporate the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the voluntary climate reporting framework released in 2017. The release of these […]

EP6: The Evolution of Data in Climate Risk Management

EP6: The Evolution of Data in Climate Risk Management

In order to become resilient to the financial risks of climate change, companies need to develop effective climate management. This requires clear, comparable, and robust climate data. But how does access to better data help companies enhance their climate management efforts? In this episode, Host Laura Zizzo talks about the evolution of climate data and […]

The Smart Way to Manage Cross-Jurisdictional Climate Reporting

The Smart Way to Manage Cross-Jurisdictional Climate Reporting

With so many environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and climate risk reporting frameworks, many companies — particularly those with an international presence — are concerned about the complexities of managing multiple jurisdictional climate reporting requirements. But while the climate reporting space is undoubtedly fragmented, many organizations don’t know that most major reporting standards and frameworks […]