EU confirms new ESG ratings regulation
The European Council has adopted new regulation on EU ESG ratings aimed at making them more consistent, transparent and comparable.
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Amundi launches ESG ETF range
Amundi has launched a new suite of global ESG factor ETFs.
FTSE Russell launches MIB ESG index
FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE MIB ESG Risk-Adjusted Index providing investors with exposure to the Italian stock market with adjustments for ESG and carbon risks.
MSCI hires head of ESG and climate business
MSCI has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as head of ESG and Climate.
MSCI drops ESG & impact terms from indexes
MSCI will drop the ESG and impact terms from five of its index product suites.
RepRisk report shows decline in greenwashing
RepRisk’s third annual greenwashing report has found a 12% decrease in greenwashing risk globally across all sectors, the first decrease in six years.
MSCI launches carbon project ratings
MSCI has launched their Carbon Project Ratings to enable users of carbon credits to assess the quality and integrity of carbon projects.
Robeco’s SDG scores now on Bloomberg
Robeco has announced that its Sustainable Development Goals scores are now available on Bloomberg terminals.
SESAMm launches ESG controversy score
SESAMm has launched the Controversy Exposure Score, a new product designed to provide details of a company’s exposure to ESG controversies.
FCA will allow temporary flexibility for SDR
The UK FCA has said it will offer firms temporary flexibility to comply with naming and marketing rules under their Sustainability Disclosure Requirements.