The importance of effectively integrating ESG

Technology to play a key role

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2023 is set to be one of the most eventful years for ESG. Already, the EU has seen the roll out of SFDR’s Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), which takes aim at the transparency of disclosures.

The period for comment on the Financial Conduct Authority's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels proposal has also already come to an end - the finalised rules are set for publication before the second half of the year. Vanguard slammed for 'violating fiduciary duties' on climate change Looking ahead, this year will also likely bring an update to both the EU taxonomy (which is set to include gas and nuclear) and the International Sustainability Standards Board's global framework. 2023 is a watershed moment in many senses, shining a spotlight on the quality and ...

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