Voilà - (at last) ESG is formally a requirement of fiduciary duties. This is good news, but was only ever the baseline ... congrats to the EU, now onwards towards sustainability impact.

#EUTaxonomy is an extraordinary and critical step to support sustainable finance. Today's criteria provide extensive coverage of EU emissions and adaptation opportunities. Statement here... Keep up the focus and commitment Platform on #SustainableFinanceEU @PRI_News EU Finance 🇪🇺

Just like buses... you wait ages for one and then they release a whole package of #sustainablefinance rules and agree a legally binding #netzero commitment all at once! We've been working on some of these since 2016. This is a good day.

#EUTaxonomy The first delegated act of the EU taxonomy is now out. It represents an extraordinary intervention in the EU Finance 🇪🇺 sector — a common language to describe & help drive capital to climate-related investments #SustainableFinanceEU Climate Bonds

"Today, President Biden will announce a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030" whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

This is the biggest health news story of 2021. Malaria is estimated to have killed 50% of all humans who ever lived. theguardian.com/world/2021/apr…

Job alert! At @PRI_News we are hiring a Head of APAC policy. A great time to be involved in sustainable finance policy change in China, Japan, Australia and the broader APAC region. Apply here ⬇️ app.beapplied.com/apply/nrvpsjk4…

The International Energy Agency just released the world’s first comprehensive roadmap for the global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Our special report shows the pathway to net zero by 2050 is narrow but still achievable if governments act now. The report ➡️ iea.li/33PDCAD

I'm not sure it was ever a secret, but it's out now either way. Come and do a very cool job at PRI - we're recruiting for my maternity cover. unpri.org/careers/senior…

The real value of today's #NetZero moment may be less the actual pledges (non-binding, long-dated etc.) than that the term might helpfully awaken people to what ecological 'sustainability' actually means and requires... 1/8

Delighted to be joining the GTAG to advise on this important and timely project. #UKTaxonomy #WhatGreenMeans

The Platform on Sustainable Finance is running a series of practical briefings on the #EUTaxonomy ranging from usability to social taxonomy and beyond - register here! zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Say hello to the new #EUtaxonomy Compass!👋🏽 🧭ec.europa.eu/sustainable-fi… This online tool will help you navigate through the EU taxonomy, check which activities are included for each objective & display the according criteria. It will always be up-to-date & you can even download it!

Just out - HM Treasury has released the UK framework for its #GreenGilt & #GreenSavingsBonds along with 2nd opinion from @VigeoEiris & an impact report from The Carbon Trust Lots to like in this, not least the links between green & social co-benefits Read: bit.ly/3x7R547

We're looking for an EU Outreach Manager, to be based in Brussels. EU Taxonomy, EU sustainable finance policy, and so much more. Can you help? Climate Bonds climate-bonds-initiative.workable.com/jobs/1817016/p…

Looking forward to providing my thoughts on “Advising the Government on standards for green investment”. #ESGReporting

Delighted to launch the Social Taxonomy and Extended environmental Taxonomy reports of the Platform today. Well done to #SustainableFinanceEU Platform members for their dilligent work to date #EUTaxonomy

Last day to comment on South Africa's Draft Green Finance Taxonomy (though, a little bird did tell me that submissions made before Friday would be considered). Have a look and have your say. This document has the potential to guide…lnkd.in/dxtFstW lnkd.in/daw3W5F

This new report, commissioned by @GenerationFndt, @PRI_News and UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), will help empower investors to build a truly sustainable economy. #ImpactLegalFramework