EU Joint Bank Reporting Committee Sets 2026 Agenda to Standardise ESG Disclosures
European authorities advance semantic integration across ESG reporting frameworks to improve comparability and clarity. Recommendations contribute to upcoming Implementing Technical Standards on ESG disclosures and future supervisory data. Harmonisation efforts aim to reduce reporting burdens while improving data utility for supervisors, investors and policymakers. The Joint Bank Reporting Committee has published its 2026 Work Programme […]
Bentley Appoints Max Harris Jones as Sustainability, Community Communications Manager
Bentley appoints Sustainability and Community Communications Manager to accelerate its Beyond100 strategy toward full electrification and broader ESG leadership Expanded remit covers decarbonisation, DEIB and community engagement as luxury automotive brands face intensifying regulatory and consumer scrutiny Move reflects rising importance of strategic sustainability communications across high value sectors where climate, talent and supply chain […]
ICC, Carbon Measures Assemble Global Experts to Shape Principles for Ledger-Based Carbon Accounting
ICC and Carbon Measures announce first ten international experts for a new carbon accounting panel Panel tasked with defining principles and real-world applications for a verifiable emissions ledger at product level Framework aims to shape market competition, standards setting and future policy tied to low carbon products The International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures […]
EU Plans Local Content Rules For Green Tech Procurement
Commission draft would mandate EU sourcing for public procurement of batteries, solar, wind and EV components Rulebook ties industrial policy to climate transition and geopolitical competition with China €100 million ($116 million) foreign investments in strategic sectors would face new localization conditions The European Commission is preparing a legal proposal that would require governments across […]
Trump Seeks $1 Billion for Permanent Seats on International Board of Peace
• United States proposes new international governance body to oversee Gaza reconstruction and ceasefire enforcement• Permanent Board of Peace seats priced at $1 billion, raising geopolitical and diplomatic questions over pay-to-govern structures• Governance model gives U.S. chair power to invite members and retain final approval, with mandate focused on rebuilding Gaza President Donald Trump has […]
