The AFD’s new framework aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, Edward R. Kempson, and Roberto L. Reyes Gaskin The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has issued a new Sustainable Development Bond Framework (the Framework) that establishes bond eligibility criteria based on fundamental principles, … Continue Reading
The paper articulates common reporting metrics for sustainable value creation for companies reporting on ESG performance. By Paul A. Davies, Paul M. Dudek, Ryan J. Maierson, and Kristina S. Wyatt On September 22, 2020, the International Business Council (IBC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC, published a … Continue Reading
The group’s recommendations urgently call for the global standardisation of ESG reporting requirements to help “build back better” after COVID-19. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green On 5 August 2020, Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance released to the European Commission their July 2020 report, titled Renewed, Recharged and Reinforced: Urgent actions … Continue Reading