ESG

Australian Court Rules Active Super Misled Members with Greenwashing Claims

A Federal Court in Australia has ruled that Active Super, a $13.5 billion (AUD) superannuation fund, made misleading representations about its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials and investments.

ESAs Urge Stricter Oversight & Better Practices to Combat Greenwashing

In a coordinated move, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) – comprising the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – published their final reports on greenwashing risks on Tuesday.

ESG Factors Gaining Prominence in M&A Strategy & Execution, Deloitte Survey Finds

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming more deeply ingrained across all stages of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lifecycle, according to the results of Deloitte's 2024 ESG in M&A trends survey.

Global Momentum Builds as Economies Advance Towards Adopting ISSB Standards

A significant portion of the global economy is moving to adopt or align with the sustainability disclosure standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

ESMA Sets Rules for ESG & Sustainability Claims in Fund Names

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidelines aimed at cracking down on misleading environmental, social and governance (ESG) claims used in the naming and marketing of investment funds.

Workiva Survey Reveals ESG Reporting Challenges as Regulations Intensify

A new global survey from Workiva has shed light on the mounting pressures facing companies as they grapple with rising environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting regulations and stakeholder demands.

Lululemon Faces Investigation Over Environmental Marketing Claims

Canada's Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into whether athletic apparel company Lululemon engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to environmental claims in its advertising campaigns.