101. New era for ‘green’ accountability.
- Author
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DENTON, STEPHANIE and King, Vivienne
- Subjects
BUSINESS planning ,BUSINESS ethics ,SOCIAL science research ,ENVIRONMENTAL, social, & governance factors - Abstract
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has published Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to drive transparency and accountability in the real estate industry. The SDR includes an anti-greenwashing rule, which requires all FCA-authorized firms to ensure that sustainability-related claims are fair, clear, and not misleading. This new era of accountability aims to substantiate sustainability claims and encourage real estate organizations to integrate sustainability into their business strategies and decision-making processes. The FCA's approach to sustainability has sparked debate about whether the bar has been set too high or not high enough. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024