Below are key takeaways from ISS ESG’s recently released report on the state of ESG-related regulation in the world. To access the full report, you
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently estimated that if “annual CO2 emissions between 2020–2030 stayed, on average, at the same level
Introduction Across the globe, sustainable investment products are becoming subject to new naming, labelling, and disclosure rules through which policymakers aim to protect customers and
Introduction Water means life. More than half of our bodies consist of water, and it is an indispensable resource for production of food and other
Introduction Across the globe, policymakers are raising the regulatory bar for investment products with ESG characteristics through heightened disclosure requirements and new naming and labelling
In 2022, ISS ESG Thought Leadership publications addressed an array of ESG-related topics with significant implications for investors. These highlighted publications illustrate the breadth of
In response to EU taxonomy requirements, European companies have been disclosing their taxonomy eligibility: that is, how their activities would be eligible to contribute to
ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today released a new summary report, Corporate Controversies That Defined 2022, produced by
On December 9 each year the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). 2022 sees the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention Against Corruption, and unfortunately
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Filling the Blank Spots on the Map: Using Country Risk Analysis to Assess ESG Risks”.
