France reportedly seeks changes to scope of CSRD
The French government is set to propose revisions to lighten requirements under Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), according to…
Deloitte research shows majority of consumers see climate change as an emergency
Climate change remains top-of-mind for people worldwide, and there is a stable segment of the global population that considers climate…
EFRAG publishes proportionate CSRD standards for captives and SMEs
The European Financial Reporting and Advisory Group (EFRAG) said captives and other SMEs will benefit from proportionality measures behind Europe’s…
US Paris Agreement withdrawal expected but disappointing
The Trump Administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement was one of the first actions of the new president, together with…
German insurers lobby Europe to simplify sustainability rules
German insurers have backed proposals to streamline Europe’s corporate sustainability reporting rules. Ahead of the European Commission’s Omnibus Simplification Package,…
The new normal: annual average nat cat loss now around $150bn
The annual average loss from global natural catastrophes from 2017 to 2024 has cost insurers $146bn, suggesting a ‘new normal’…