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European Regulators Slammed for Approach to Greenwashing Probe

Chris Hall

A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities. Enforcement needed to tackle greenwashing Fixler said on LinkedIn that these actions “did more to tackle greenwashing than the entirety of SFDR [EU Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation].”

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The ESG Interview: Dancing into the Mainstream

Chris Hall

Sustainable finance, until recently still a niche activity, is now a mainstream strategic consideration for banks, asset managers and insurers. Fancy writes: “To fix our system and curb a growing [greenwashing] disaster, we need government to fix the rules.”. One takes a step, signals the other and they take a step.”. Focus on nature.

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SEC Allows Climate Votes at Major US Institutions

Chris Hall

Heidi Welsh, Executive Director at the Sustainable Investments Institute, which co-authored the Proxy Preview report, said the combination of stronger support for ESG-related votes at last year’s AGMs and the likelihood of fewer omissions this year may lead to an increased number of resolution withdrawals. .