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Sustainalytics Founder Michael Jantzi, SASB Chair Jeffrey Hales Appointed to ISSB

ESG Today

Jeff and Michael bring significant sustainability, investment and standard-setting expertise to the ISSB. Jantzi said: “The ISSB announcement was a historic milestone towards much-needed alignment of sustainability disclosures around the world. I’m thrilled to have them on board.”.

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Sustainable Finance and Upcoming Reporting Requirements in 2022

Sphera

In the past, not many investors had contact with their portfolio companies, but as regulatory pressure increases, ESG information has become an integrated part of decision-making and communication between the financial sector and the economy. These countries are incorporating the recommendations into official disclosure requirements.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: 2DII’s PACTA to be Stewarded by RMI

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including 2DII, RMI, Nasdaq, Clarity AI, ISSB, Integrum and Accenture. . 2DII first launched the PACTA framework in 2015, introducing the concept of measuring the alignment of financial portfolios with climate goals.

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This Week’s People Moves: IASB’s Lloyd Takes ISSB Vice-Chair Role

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including the ISSB, AllianzGI, EQT, PGIM and KPMG. . Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have appointed Sue Lloyd as Vice-Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

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ISSB Standards Launch a “Landmark” for Global Economy

Chris Hall

Globally applicable standa rd s will open “new horizons” for identifying sustainability risks and opportunities to inform long-term investment decisions , say market participants. This will ensure a global baseline and allow the ISSB standards to be applicable to any accounting framework, she said.

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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

Sustainable capitalism also invites efforts to reinforce sustainability as a fiduciary issue, create advisory services for sustainable asset management, expand the range and depth of sustainable investment products; reconsider the appropriate definition for growth beyond GDP and integrate sustainability into business education at all levels.