The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has received approval by the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) to create a sustainability reporting standard for the apparel and textile sector. This will help to enhance reporting by brands and manufacturers. “Widespread concerns exist…
As the drive toward a global system for sustainability-related reporting continues, investors, regulators and policymakers are turning their attention to the important role of assurance in ensuring high-quality reporting. With the growing importance of—and reliance on—sustainability information, low-quality assurance is an emerging…
UK ad regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced the release of new guidance for advertisers making environmental sustainability claims to consumers, including the use of terms “carbon neutral” and “net zero.” The regulator also said that is aware that…
Green bonds will drive sales, and sustainability-linked bonds are facing a test, S&P found The global sustainable bond market is expected to bounce back in sales this year, following a dip last year amid worsening credit conditions. Sales of those bonds…