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ESGJan 14, 20265 min read

Building a Part 253–Ready GHG Data Stack: What New York’s Mandatory GHG Reporting Really Demands

Climate regulation in the United States is moving beyond fragmented, sector-specific initiatives toward structured, economy-wide accountability. While federal disclosure initiatives continue to evolve, states are increasingly acting as policy laboratories, establishing binding frameworks that redefine how environmental data is generated, governed, and scrutinized.

India Launches Review of ESG Ratings Provider Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced a review of the…

February 24, 2026 2 min read
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SEBI Launches Review of ESG Rating Providers to Strengthen Transparency, Investor Confidence

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formed a dedicated working…

February 20, 2026 2 min read
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ISO Launches Global Climate Adaptation Standard to Strengthen Local Resilience Planning

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026 – Climate Change…

February 19, 2026 2 min read
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ECB Warns Simplified EU Sustainability Reporting Standards Could ‘Significantly Reduce Transparency for Investors’

The European Central Bank has issued a staff opinion expressing concern that the…

February 19, 2026 2 min read
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Egypt Mandates Carbon Disclosure, 20% Offsets for Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued Decision No. 36 of 2026, requiring…

February 18, 2026 2 min read
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New York Lawmakers Approve GHG Emissions Disclosure Bill for Large Corporations

The New York State Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act,…

February 18, 2026 2 min read
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EU Lawmakers Approve Binding 90% Emissions Cut by 2040 and Add Limits on Carbon Credits

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to make a 90% net…

February 11, 2026 2 min read
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India Backs Steel Sector as EU Carbon Border Tax Pressures Exports, Trade Strategy

India is preparing targeted policy support for its steel industry as Europe’s carbon…

February 10, 2026 2 min read
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Canada Repeals EV Sales Mandate, Shifts to Emissions-Based Climate Rules

The Government of Canada has announced plans to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability…

February 9, 2026 2 min read
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SBTi Unveils Updated Draft Net-Zero Target-Setting Standard for Automotive Sector

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published an updated draft of its…

February 6, 2026 2 min read
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EU Adopts First-Ever Standard for Carbon Removal Projects

The European Commission has adopted its first set of voluntary certification methodologies for…

February 4, 2026 2 min read
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GRI Advances Sector-Based Sustainability Reporting Through Its Sector Program

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is strengthening the quality and consistency of sustainability…

February 4, 2026 2 min read
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UK’s FCA Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Companies Beginning 2027

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a consultation proposing a significant…

February 3, 2026 2 min read
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GHG Protocol Sets Global Rules for Land Emissions and Carbon Removals From 2027

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has released its Land Sector and Removals Standard…

February 3, 2026 2 min read
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IPSASB Launches Climate-Related Reporting Standard for Governments, Public Sector

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released “IPSASB SRS 1,…

January 30, 2026 2 min read
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SBTi Surpasses 10,000 Companies as Asia’s Climate Action and Reporting Momentum Accelerates

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has surpassed 10,000 companies with validated climate…

January 28, 2026 2 min read
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UK Regulator Warns Retailers They Could Be on the Hook for Misleading Green Claims from Manufacturers

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released new guidance clarifying that…

January 28, 2026 2 min read
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Hong Kong Expands Sustainable Finance Taxonomy With Climate Transition and Adaptation Categories

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published Phase 2A of the Hong…

January 27, 2026 2 min read
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Canada Explores Biodegradable Batteries Made from Tree Pulp to Tackle E-Waste

Electronic waste is among the fastest-growing environmental challenges globally, driven by short device…

January 23, 2026 2 min read
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Singapore Expands Nature-Based Carbon Innovation with New Blue Carbon and Biomass Initiatives

Singapore has unveiled a set of strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating high-integrity nature-based…

January 22, 2026 3 min read
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Mexico Issues Record €4.75 Billion Sustainable Bonds Linked to UN SDGs

Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has completed a landmark issuance of…

January 21, 2026 2 min read
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ESMA Issues Guidance to Help Firms Avoid Greenwashing in ESG Investment Strategies

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator, has…

January 16, 2026 2 min read
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EU Financial Regulators Release Guidelines for Integrating ESG Risks Into Stress Tests

Europe’s financial supervisors have jointly published final guidelines aimed at integrating environmental, social,…

January 15, 2026 2 min read
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Egypt Mobilizes $750 Million in Green Bond Finance to Advance Climate Strategy 2050

Egypt has secured approximately $750 million (EUR 688 million) in green bond financing…

January 13, 2026 2 min read
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