SustainCase newsletter – wk44, October 2025
UK to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
The UK Government introduced its finalized law to regulate ESG ratings providers in Parliament, with the new legislation bringing the providers under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
https://www.esgtoday.com/uk-to-regulate-esg-ratings-providers/
France Reaffirms Support for World Bank Climate Finance Goals Despite U.S. Pressure
France’s newly appointed development minister, Eleonore Caroit, has pledged that Paris will continue to defend the World Bank’s climate finance mandate against U.S. efforts to roll it back.
Case study: How Bank J. Safra Sarasin works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
October 29, 2025 – As a member of the J. Safra Sarasin Group, Bank J. Safra Sarasin is a premier Swiss full-service private bank. In Switzerland, it operates offices in Basel (its headquarters), Baden, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Lugano, and Zurich. As a privately-owned institution, sustainability is deeply ingrained in Bank J. Safra Sarasin’s core values, with its mission focused on helping clients reach their financial and sustainability objectives through exceptional investment solutions. Bank J. Safra Sarasin is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How AIB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
October 23, 2025 – AIB Group primarily operates in Ireland and the United Kingdom and is actively executing its strategy, focusing on initiatives that help the Group fulfill its strategic objectives and generate value for customers and the business. AIB’s sustainability approach is embedded within its overall Group strategy, with Sustainable Communities serving as a key pillar. This aligns with three strategic focus areas: enhancing customer service across the Group, promoting environmental sustainability, and increasing operational efficiency. AIB is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
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