Climate change

He questioned a 3.8% tax on pass-through businesses, under discussion as an offset for Medicare drug provisions.

The West Virginia senator said it wouldn’t be “prudent” to act now on climate and tax plans without seeing another month of inflation data first.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is getting set to impose new rules on climate-related disclosures and how funds can be named to promote investment strategies like ESG and sustainable.

The board has postponed the expected completion date of its merger with the Value Reporting Foundation to August 1.

The group is urging CFOs and other finance leaders to improve the quality of sustainability information and processes by championing an “integrated mindset.”

The International Sustainability Standards Board is reaching quorum strength with the latest appointments.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board held its final public meeting Wednesday ahead of the consolidation of its parent organization, the Value Reporting Foundation, into the International Sustainability Standards Board by the end of June.

A new analysis finds that when renewable energy credits — which have come under heavy scrutiny — are removed from companies’ carbon accounting, many businesses are no longer on track for meeting climate goals pegged to the Paris Agreement’s aims of limiting global warming to 1.5° or 2° Celsius.

Companies with plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions have so far not managed to meet the most basic criteria, according to a new analysis.

The Top 100 Firm aims to recognize U.S.-based businesses that are “changing the game” with their commitment to environmental, social and governance practices.