Australia Launches Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to Guide Net Zero Investment
Australia has released its first sustainable finance taxonomy, providing a science-aligned, Paris-compatible framework to steer investments toward net zero. It is developed by the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) with strategic oversight from the Treasury and regulators, marking a major step under the Government’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap (ESG News).
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IFRS Foundation Launches Course to Support Companies Starting Sustainability Reporting with ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has launched a new e-learning module-based course, aimed at supporting companies in understanding the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability and climate-related standards, and to help drive the implementation of the standards (ESG Today).
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French Senate Backs Law Curbing Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion
French Senate approved a bill targeting the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. The proposed legislation aims to address the growing environmental footprint of textile production and consumption, which currently makes up 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. (ESG Today)
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