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US ESG Backlash Steps Up as EU Strengthens Standards
May 15, 2024
Maia Godemer, senior associate at BloombergNEF, discusses the rise of sustainable finance policies in 2024, EU's CSR Directive, US anti-ESG laws, and challenges for sustainability reporting standards. The podcast delves into conflicts between fiduciary duty and ESG, impacts on financial institutions, state-level debt, and navigating the ESG investment landscape amidst evolving guidelines.
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- US is experiencing backlash against ESG policies while EU strengthens sustainability standards.
- Transition from voluntary to mandatory reporting frameworks poses challenges for companies aligning with global standards.
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Overview of Sustainable Finance Policy Activity in Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 witnessed a surge in sustainable finance policy initiatives globally, especially focusing on mandatory reporting rules and addressing anti-ESG sentiment, notably in the United States. Amid this rapidly evolving landscape, navigating the plethora of global policy updates poses a formidable challenge. Reflecting these developments, B&E F introduced its inaugural Sustainable Finance Policy Quarterly Report, shedding light on notable policy advancements across G20 markets and beyond.
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