SEC appoints ESG policy advisor
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Satyam Khanna as senior policy adviser on climate and ESG issues.
Companies
ESMA calls for action on ESG ratings
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission urging them to bring in rules to regulate ESG ratings.
Businesses commit to new ESG metrics
A coalition of 61 business leaders has announced its commitment to the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, a set of ESG metrics released by the World Economic Forum.
Refinitiv makes ESG company scores free
Refinitiv says its ESG company scores are now available free on its website and its ESG data is available via the Refinitiv ESG Voice App.
PepsiCo pledges net-zero emissions by 2040
PepsiCo has announced plans to source 100% renewable electricity across all of its company operations by 2040.
FCA introduces new rule for climate disclosures
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a final rule and guidance promoting better climate-related financial disclosures for UK listed companies.
VW to tie executive bonuses to ESG targets
Volkswagen says it plans to link top executives’ bonuses to ESG targets.
MSIM adds new sustainable fixed income fund
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced the UK Sustainable Fixed Income Opportunities Fund.
Rathbone Greenbank signs biodiversity pledge
Rathbone Greenbank Investments has signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, which was launched by 26 financial institutions from ten countries in September.
Total Produce launches sustainability site
Irish and UK listed fresh produce producer Total Produce has launched its first sustainability website.