IFRS Foundation Launches Free E-Learning Modules to Support ISSB Standards Adoption
Free global training: IFRS Foundation offers free self-paced e-learning modules to help companies implement ISSB Standards. Targeted for first-time adopters: Courses build foundational understanding of IFRS S1 and S2, with optional assessments and completion certificates. Supports investor-grade disclosures: Resources aim to boost market confidence in sustainability-related financial reporting. The IFRS Foundation has launched a suite […]
UN Global Compact Launches CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes Lions
Strategic Framework Unveiled: The UN Global Compact introduces a five-pillar CMO Blueprint designed to align marketing strategies with sustainable growth objectives. Industry Mobilization: The Blueprint provides a benchmark for progress and fosters collaboration among CMOs, brands, and sustainability experts. Global Launch at Cannes Lions: The initiative debuts at the Cannes Lions Festival, positioning marketing leaders […]
France Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion with Eco-Tax, Ad Ban, and Transparency Rules
Eco-tax measures introduced: France will levy up to €10 per item by 2030 on ultra-fast fashion goods, with funds directed to support sustainable local fashion. Ad and influencer ban enacted: Advertising and influencer promotion of ultra-fast fashion will be banned to curb overconsumption, especially among youth. Mandatory eco-disclosures required: Retailers must display carbon, resource, and […]
SEC Withdraws ESG Disclosure and Shareholder Proposal Reform Rules
The SEC has officially withdrawn proposed rules for ESG fund disclosures and shareholder submission reforms, halting a major Biden-era regulatory push. The decision follows rising political pressure and signals a broader shift in the SEC’s stance on climate-related regulation. The withdrawal means ESG-labeled funds will not face new anti-greenwashing disclosure requirements, and shareholder proposal thresholds […]
Australia Launches Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to Guide Net Zero Investment
New voluntary taxonomy offers clear, science-based criteria to guide green and transition finance across Australia’s economy. Backed by government and regulators, the framework was developed through 20 months of industry, finance, and civil society consultation. Major institutions to pilot the taxonomy, including ANZ, Westpac, NAB, and CEFC, aiming to accelerate capital flow into net zero-aligned […]
