PCAF launches standards to report emissions
The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has launched the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard for the Financial Industry.
Companies
Top investors call on companies to use SASB
The Investor Advisory Group of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board has called on companies to use SASB Standards in disclosures to investors.
S&P Indices announce ESG index rebalancings
S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the results of its annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices rebalancing and reconstitution.
DWS sets up ESG Advisory Board
DWS has set up the ESG Advisory Board to advise on the firm’s ESG strategy.
FCA introduces new rules on climate disclosure
The FCA has said that from 1 January 2021 premium listed companies on the London Stock Exchange will have to conform to new climate risk disclosure rules.
TD commits to net-zero emissions by 2050
TD Bank Group has announced a commitment to target net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Blackstone appoints head of real estate ESG
Blackstone has appointed Eric Duchon as Global Head of Real Estate ESG.
Janus Henderson appoints head of ESG
Janus Henderson has appointed Paul LaCoursiere as global head of ESG investments.
HKSFC proposes climate rules for funds
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued a consultation paper on the disclosure of climate-related risks by fund managers.
Neuberger adds ESG expertise from NNIP
Neuberger Berman has added seven equity investment professionals with ESG expertise to its team in the Hague.