Morningstar Sustainalytics’ Post

A recent article published by ESMA highlights the necessity of tackling the increasing number of greenwashing scandals, which pose a significant threat to investor confidence in ESG funds. Greenwashing, where companies or investment funds overstate their environmental credentials, undermines the integrity of sustainable finance and hampers genuine efforts towards environmental responsibility. ESMA's proactive stance focuses on ensuring that the claims of ESG funds are not only credible but also effectively contribute to environmental sustainability. This commitment is pivotal in restoring and maintaining investor trust in the burgeoning sector of sustainable finance. Read more about the findings here: https://lnkd.in/epyM6FT8 #esma #greenwashing #esgcompliance #esginvesting

EU Announces New European Green Bond Standard! A game-changer in combating greenwashing in EU's finance market and stricter criteria for green bonds, forging transparency and trust. With rigorous guidelines, it ensures green bonds are genuinely green, empowering investors. This standard sets a new benchmark for ESG reporting, demanding comprehensive disclosure of environmental, social, and governance performance. Therefore, embrace the future of sustainable finance with EuGB! #EuGBStandard #SustainableFinance #ESGReporting

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published a report about the risks of greenwashing. It aims to help people better understand greenwashing and how it harms financial markets and investors. It also emphasizes the importance of effectively monitoring the risks associated with greenwashing. To avoid misleading investors, public companies need to “live up to their responsibility” to make sure their claims are substantiated and their communications on sustainability are balanced. Read more in the report: https://lnkd.in/eASyUWRZ Check out Investment Executive’s article on this topic: https://lnkd.in/giCA3zzQ #investors #greenwashing #regulation #finance

It was great to attend Environmental Finance’s ESG in Fixed Income Americas 2023 conference this past week. ISS Corporate Solutions (ICS)' Federico Pezzolato, Associate Director of Sustainable Finance, spoke on a panel discussing how to tackle greenwashing and ensure credibility in GSSS transactions. Learn more about ICS’ sustainable finance solutions here: https://lnkd.in/d7QzZaN #SustainableFinance #FixedIncome 

According to research published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development earlier this year, the number of lawsuits involving ESG-related issues has grown by 25% in the past 30 years. In our latest free report, we take a look at some examples of high-profile greenwashing cases and how the regulatory landscape for targeting and preventing greenwashing is shaping up ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eHpVQnUQ #finance #financialservices #esg

🌱The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is stepping up its game against greenwashing! Starting next week, new guidelines will ensure that ESG claims are not just lip service, but backed by action on-the-ground. These guidelines cover all sustainability-related claims about products and services, making sure consumers can trust what they're investing in. From investment labels to marketing rules, the FCA's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDRs) are here to guide both asset managers and distributors. Let's make sustainable investing more transparent and impactful together! Find out what the anti-greenwashing rules cover and how companies will need to respond - Read the full article here: https://rb.gy/2t7yi9 #ESG #esgregulation #responsibleinvestment #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #FCAGuidelines #GreenFinance #UKBusiness #financialliteracy #finlit #genz #genzfinance #millennial #londonnews #londoncity #unitedkingdom

At the Legal ESG: Greenwashing London event on 9 November, Simon Bishop will talk about #greenwashing and #fiduciaryissues in light of the November 2022 FCA consultation. He will discuss how misleading eco-friendly claims can distort investment decisions, the impact of the FCA’s consultation and how the outcomes are positioned to reshape compliance frameworks. To register: https://bit.ly/44FXGm5

Our new #Sustainability & #ESG Trends to watch in 2024: ESG regulation: a period of reflection, uncertainty and increased enforcement. In Europe, the future direction of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, the EU's fund disclosure framework, hangs in the balance. ➡ Here's what you need to know: https://lnkd.in/eFJ93Tq4

Companies are increasingly facing lawsuits in a new phase of #ESG since investors are becoming more conscious of the matter The main concern is how their capital is being deployed in the age of global heating and prevention of the #greenwashing #Transperency of the ESG performance is the key to having constructive investor-investee relations Greenster.io is a sustainable finance platform that can be a helpful tool to ensure the transparency and quality of ESG reporting

May 2024 was another busy month for ESG regulation both in the UK, EU and internationally. Read more on these key ESG and sustainable finance developments here: https://rebrand.ly/4c4776 #ESG #sustainability #ESGregulation