ESG update
22 September 2023
ERM and Greenomy join forces
The sustainability consultancy aims to incorporate Greenomy’s ESG reporting services
21 September 2023
EU to sharpen ban on greenwashing
Predominantly aimed at consumers, some rules of new directive could target funds’ marketing communications
21 September 2023
Investment Association calls for EU reforms
Trade body highlights sustainability, new technologies and greater alignment on regulatory issues as areas of concern
18 September 2023
Amicorp launches ESG reporting and rating service
The new service includes audited ESG reports, analysis, business planning and policy implementation
15 September 2023
Arup and Re:Co launch digital sustainability services
Partnership aims to link sustainability outcomes with value creation and support decision making
15 September 2023
European Commission opens SFDR consultation
Regulator aims to address shortcomings of legal certainty, usability and potential to counter greenwashing
14 September 2023
Ambienta formalises science-based targets
The firm aims to measure its internal percentage of emission reduction and percentage of invested capital with validated targets
13 September 2023
GPs find brand perception key reason for ESG reporting
A survey conducted by Oliver Wyman and Novata highlights challenges for measuring ESG financial impact
12 September 2023
Tikehau invests in Anthesis
Tikehau shares ownership of the ESG consultancy with Carlyle, Palatine and Anthesis employee shareholders
11 September 2023
Data constraints the biggest ESG integration hurdle
Some 71% of respondents to the BNP Paribas ESG Global Survey 2023 find lack of ESG data quality a major barrier to making more sustainable investments
17 August 2023
Petra Funds joins forces with Novata
Partnership aims to support with collection, analysis and reporting of ESG data
16 August 2023
Stafford appoints head of sustainability
Marta Jankovic joins from APG Asset Management where she advised on EU sustainability regulation
1 August 2023
EFRAG to develop sustainability reporting standards
Association to establish voluntary sustainability reporting standards for SMEs outside of the CSRD’s scope
31 July 2023
Invest Europe opens up ESG reporting guidelines
Previously for members only, the guidelines constitute a bid to harmonise and consolidate ESG reporting standards
24 July 2023
Iceberg Data Lab launches Barbatus
The tool uses generative AI to produce ESG data analysis
18 July 2023
Worldfavor partners with Northpeak
The collaboration will combine Worldfavor’s sustainability data platform with Northpeak’s ESG consultancy services
11 July 2023
Unpacking the EU Commission’s sustainable finance package
Concerns about complexity remain as bloc aligns legislation on sustainable investments and looks to regulate ESG ratings providers
6 July 2023
ESMA launches CSA
ESMA and NCAs aim to assess SFDR compliance of supervised asset managers
6 July 2023
Raising the (global) standard
What impact are the ISSB’s disclosure standards expected to have on global sustainability reporting requirements?
14 June 2023
European Commission updates sustainable finance framework
The Commission has proposed the requirement to regulate ESG ratings providers under ESMA
13 June 2023
Novata expands ESG benchmarking offering
The service will encompass 50 universal and more than 200 sector-specific benchmarks
13 June 2023
Increase in designated ESG managers at PE firms
Survey found nearly 69% of firms to have a dedicated ESG professional
8 June 2023
The Drawdown Awards 2023: Winners announced
Congratulations to all of the winners of The Drawdown Awards 2023
7 June 2023
ESMA provides update on greenwashing
ESMA has published one of the three ESA reports on mitigating greenwashing risks, highlighting key concerns and preventative measures
5 June 2023
IQ-EQ partners with Novata
The partnership aims to incorporate Novata’s ESG data solution into IQ-EQ’s existing services
22 May 2023
Travers Smith appoints co-heads of ESG and impact
Doug Bryden and Heather Gagen will lead the ESG and impact group, chaired by Simon Witney
18 May 2023
SFDR comPAIrisons
Clarity AI analysed differences in performance and strategies of 27,000 Article 6, 8 and 9 funds
16 May 2023
IIGCC publishes PE net-zero guidance
The industry-specific guidance aims to support GPs and LPs to achieve Paris-aligned net-zero objectives
11 May 2023
More than half of GPs anticipate increase in tech budget
New survey findings reveal that 51% of emerging GPs expect larger IT spends during the coming year
9 May 2023
In the name of science: how to set your emissions targets
Questions are arising about the various methodologies used to create net-zero targets
5 May 2023
Cority acquires Greenstone
Greenstone will form part of Cority’s sustainability cloud offering
25 April 2023
Valutico launches ESG valuation platform
ValutECO aims to integrate ESG considerations into the valuation process
24 April 2023
European Commission provides SFDR closure
The latest SFDR update elicits a sigh of relief from GPs as responses to ESAs’ questions are published
13 April 2023
The neverending SFDR story
EU’s supervisory authorities look to broaden SFDR disclosure requirements
30 March 2023
In defence of ESG disclosures
ESG disclosures correlate to better fund performance, study finds
29 March 2023
FCA updates on SDR consultation
Final policy statement to come in Q3 2023 due to significant amount of responses
27 March 2023
Low carb diet
How can GPs shed the weight of their greenhouse gas emissions within their own organisations
24 March 2023
Mean green litigation machine
ESG jurisprudence continues to develop as BNP Paribas first private player to be hit with lawsuit
23 March 2023
Invest Europe releases first ESG KPI report
The report is part of a wider initiative to keep track of and analyse ESG trends within the industry
17 March 2023
CSSF updates SFDR FAQ
Luxembourg regulator adds three new questions to help clarify SFDR
16 March 2023
Actis commits to 2030 net-zero target
The firm aims to align 60% of its AUM with net zero by 2030
15 March 2023
Apexanalytix acquires ESG Enterprise
The acquisition enhances ESG Enterprise’s capabilities while expanding its offering to a wider client base
13 March 2023
ESLitiGation
As regulators gear up for ESG enforcement action, private litigation is revving its engines, ready to hit the streets
24 February 2023
Green regulation proliferation
The Green Technical Advisory group has outlined 10 ways to support international regulatory alignment
23 February 2023
Park Square joins Novata advisory committee
Credit investment manager joins committee of investment firms to help advance ESG in PE
20 February 2023
FCA addresses sustainability regulations ‘alphabet soup’
Regulator requests feedback on sustainability-related governance to help reform industry obligations
17 February 2023
Katten launches ESG risk and investigations practice
India D Williams joins firm as practice co-chair with partner Johnjerica Hodge
17 February 2023
Key ESG partners with EDCI
Software provider launches API integration with benchmark initiative
15 February 2023
AMF calls for more stringent SFDR regulations
French financial watchdog proposes the introduction of minimal environmental requirements
10 February 2023
UK - Same same but different
The UK's similarly named SDR is akin to the EU's SFDR, but it's best to contrast rather than compare
9 February 2023
Germany - Wait and see
The regulator’s focus on Article 8 funds and failure to address real concerns leaves the industry frozen
8 February 2023
France - Layers and labels
The regulator requires additional disclosures not required by other Member States
7 February 2023
Ireland - Our survey says…
The regulator has taken a pragmatic, survey-informed approach
6 February 2023
SFDRRRGGHHH!!!
European member states are interpreting and applying incoming esg disclosure rules differently, creating even more confusion and frustration for managers
26 January 2023
G for granularity
KEY ESG’s latest report suggests ESG reporting requires collection of more granular data
26 January 2023
Valutico closes first financing round
The valuations platform has secured investment from outside investors, including PUSH Ventures, aws Gründerfonds and Erste Group
25 January 2023
Diversity and inclusion executive search firm launches
Follett Parker aims to help women fill senior roles within private equity
16 January 2023
A question of intent
EFAMA responds to ESA’s consultation on greenwashing, distinguishing between misleading with intent and regulatory uncertainty
13 January 2023
Pinsent Masons acquires Morgan Green Advisory
Law firm expands its ESG services by joining forces with sustainability finance consultancy