Welcome to this week’s edition of #ElevatingNews, where we cut through the noise to bring you the ESG and sustainability updates that actually matter.
This week was all about recalibrating ESG intelligence through better metrics, bolder strategies, and fresh platforms for scientific truth. From EU climate risk indicators to the resurrection of U.S. climate data, the signal is clear: credibility, transparency, and precision are now essential assets in the sustainability playbook.
Let’s dive in.
🌍 Policy & Regulation
- EBA Publishes Climate Risk Indicators for the EU Banking Sector
The European Banking Authority (EBA) released new climate risk indicators to assess physical and transition risks in EU banks’ balance sheets. The data show that while green exposures are rising, fossil fuel-linked assets remain significant. This move brings more transparency into how climate risks are priced into the financial system. Read more→ - ESMA Opens Consultation on ESG Rating Provider Rules
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a public consultation on regulating ESG rating providers. The proposed framework would increase transparency, reduce conflicts of interest, and establish clear oversight for a growing but unevenly governed market segment. Read more→ - New Journal Initiative Keeps U.S. Climate Data Alive
A coalition of researchers and institutions announced a new scientific journal to preserve and advance the U.S. National Climate Assessment, after concerns it may be deprioritized by political forces. The project aims to maintain credible, independent climate science in the public domain – a safeguard against data censorship. Read more→
⚙️ Corporate Action & Innovation
- Microsoft Quantifies Full Lifecycle Impact of Datacenter Cooling
Microsoft, in collaboration with Nature, published a study measuring the environmental impacts of data center cooling – from material extraction to disposal. The research sets a new precedent for granular, science-based environmental assessment in digital infrastructure. Read more→ - Kering Launches Net-Positive Water Strategy by 2050
Luxury group Kering announced a new water stewardship strategy aiming for net-positive impact by 2050. The plan includes supply chain water accounting, circular systems, and ecosystem restoration. This adds water risk to the mainstream climate and biodiversity conversation, especially in fashion, where material processing is highly water-intensive. Read more→
💰 Sustainable Finance & Metrics
- Deloitte: 82% of Tax Leaders Expect More ESG-Linked Disclosure
A new Deloitte survey shows that global tax leaders anticipate heightened disclosure requirements driven by sustainability, digitalization, and AI. Many are reassessing tax governance and transparency as part of their ESG posture – a sign that fiscal strategy is becoming a frontline ESG issue. Read more→ - Morgan Stanley Reports Rising Demand for Sustainable Investing
Morgan Stanley research shows that interest in sustainable investing remains strong, especially among younger investors and institutional clients seeking long-term value and risk mitigation. The data confirm that ESG is a structural shift in capital markets. Read more→
That’s a wrap on this week’s #ElevatingNews!
From climate science resilience to ESG data accountability, the focus is shifting from volume to veracity. It’s no longer about how many targets you have – it’s about how robust, relevant, and real your disclosures are.
Sustainability is maturing. So must the tools we use to measure it.
Which of these headlines caught your attention?
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