We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 20 of 2023.
1. The top 6 ESG ratings providers
ESG ratings providers are witnessing a surge in popularity as more investors and stakeholders look for trustworthy information before allocating their capital. But which providers are the best? In this list, we’ve rounded up our top choices for ESG ratings providers.
2. CCC appoints former UN climate change champion to drive sustainability in business
Nigel Topping, former UN climate change high-level champion for COP26, has been appointed to the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to drive sustainability in business.
3. Navigating SASB: A close look at the Sustainability Accounting Standards
There are several different ESG reporting standards to choose from, but one of the most popular, the SASB will see its future play a pivotal role in aligning ESG standards around the world. But what is SASB, and how is it used?
4. EU votes in favour of anti-greenwashing directive
A new anti-greenwashing regulatory barrier has been voted in by the European Parliament for businesses wishing to label their products as ‘carbon neutral’ or environmentally sustainable.
5. Appetite for social bonds grow as investors turn to ‘S’ in ESG, states new report
A large portion of European investors are already invested or are about to invest in social bonds, according to a survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.