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Topic: Sustainability and Responsibility · show all topics
The International Chamber of Commerce, representing over 45 million companies globally, has called on state parties at COP17 to convert international biodiversity commitments into actionable national policies, investable frameworks, and coherent implementation pathways.
Status unclear29 October 2026
The European Banking Authority has submitted technical advice to the European Commission recommending targeted simplifications to Taxonomy disclosure requirements for credit institutions and investment firms.
Regulatory guidance29 October 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued technical advice to the European Commission proposing simplified key performance indicators and group reporting rules under the EU Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act.
Regulatory guidance29 October 2026
In a Legislative Council reply, Hong Kong's Secretary for Environment and Ecology outlined official policy targets, financial incentive schemes, and regulatory measures designed to scale public fast-charging infrastructure and support commercial electric vehicles across…
Regulatory guidance28 October 2026
European Commissioner Roswall addressed a high-level side-event at CBD COP17 in Yerevan, highlighting nature as essential for economic security, food, and energy.
Status unclear28 October 2026
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivered a video address at the One Earth Summit, highlighting Hong Kong's green finance capabilities, a new 'AI City Brain' initiative, and specific decarbonisation targets under the city's…
Regulatory guidance28 October 2026
On 27 October 2026, European Commissioner Roswall delivered opening remarks at a high-level event in Yerevan focused on international cooperation and mobilising biodiversity finance through high-integrity nature credits.
Status unclear27 October 2026
The Environment and Ecology Bureau of Hong Kong and Guangdong's Department of Industry and Information Technology convened the 13th Joint Working Group meeting, approving a 2027 work plan and signing an amendment agreement to…
Status unclear27 October 2026
On 27 October 2026, the European Commission presented an EU Framework for Climate Resilience to strengthen Europe's ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks.
Status unclear27 October 2026
Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury announced key updates to the territory's green finance and commodity trading frameworks, including the launch of the HKQAA Green Commodities Registration Scheme and plans for…
Regulatory guidance27 October 2026
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivered a speech at the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026, detailing strategic initiatives in multi-currency digital green bonds, green technology expansion, certification standards, and regional climate…
Status unclear26 October 2026
Ahead of COP31, international business representatives have outlined four strategic priorities for Antalya: advancing clean electrification, enhancing the Mitigation Work Programme, structuring adaptation efforts around public finance and the Belém Indicators, and reforming climate…
Status unclear24 October 2026
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