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Responding to the FCA’s discussion paper on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels
Read this publication: Responding to the FCA’s discussion paper on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labelsIn November 2021, the FCA launched a discussion paper “DP21/4: Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels” and sought responses both to the paper itself and the questions laid out in its annex. In January 2022, the Impact Investing Institute hosted a roundtable with the FCA to explore the proposals laid out by the discussion…
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Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions Consultation on climate and investment reporting
Read this publication: Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions Consultation on climate and investment reportingIn October 2021, the Department for Work and Pensions launched their consultation “Climate and investment reporting: setting expectations and empowering savers.” We welcome this timely consultation which introduces important and valuable new ways for pension schemes to invest lawfully, responsibly and with impact. We believe, however, that further steps can be taken by the Department…
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Responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation papers CP21/17 and CP21/18 on enhancing climate-related disclosures
Read this publication: Responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation papers CP21/17 and CP21/18 on enhancing climate-related disclosuresIn September 2021, the Institute submitted its response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation papers CP21/17 and CP21/18 on enhancing climate-related disclosures. The Institute strongly welcomes these timely consultations and the FCA’s commitment to widening the applicability of its requirement to make climate-related disclosures.
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Responding to the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s consultation on the draft report for a social taxonomy
Read this publication: Responding to the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s consultation on the draft report for a social taxonomyIn July 2021, the Platform on Sustainable Finance published its first draft report on a proposal for a social taxonomy, which assesses the merits of a social taxonomy in addition to the green taxonomy, and explores possible avenues to complement the existing taxonomy. The Institute strongly welcomes the EU’s foresight in developing a social taxonomy…
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Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation on the consideration of social risks and opportunities by occupational pension schemes
Read this publication: Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation on the consideration of social risks and opportunities by occupational pension schemesIn June 2021, the Institute submitted its response to the Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation on the consideration of social risks and opportunities by occupational pension schemes. The Institute strongly welcomes the consultation’s foresight in recognising the increasing importance of social factors for investing.
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Responding to HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury’s consultation into reform of taxation of securitisation companies
Read this publication: Responding to HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury’s consultation into reform of taxation of securitisation companiesIn May 2021, the Institute responded to HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury’s consultation into reform of taxation of securitisation companies. In November 2021, HMRC announced the minimum threshold had been lowered to £5 million.
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Responding to the Local Authority Pension Funds All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry into ‘Responsible investment for a Just Transition’
Read this publication: Responding to the Local Authority Pension Funds All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry into ‘Responsible investment for a Just Transition’In April 2021, the Institute submitted its response to the Local Authority Pension Funds All-Party Parliamentary Group’s (APPG’s) inquiry into Responsible Investment for a Just Transition. The Institute believes that it is important to address both the consequences of climate change and the social impact of a transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
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Responding to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) consultation discussion paper on the future of corporate reporting
Read this publication: Responding to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) consultation discussion paper on the future of corporate reportingIn February 2021, the Institute submitted its response to the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Discussion Paper, ‘A Matter of Principles: The Future of Corporate Reporting.’
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Responding to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consultation on sustainability reporting
Read this publication: Responding to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consultation on sustainability reportingIn December 2020, the Institute submitted its response to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation’s Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting. The Institute warmly welcomes the proposal of the IFRS Foundation and commends the Foundation for taking this significant first step. We believe the Foundation is well-placed to set sustainability reporting standards which are relevant…
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