Business and Technology
The Business and Technology Section of IR Insider publishes breaking news reports and analyses regarding developments relating to the U.S. and World Economy. Topics covered may include the global debt crises, changes to tech and privacy policies, updates on U.S. foreign trade, and ratification of economic treaties and sanctions. Additionally, news and data on world financial markets and leading banking institutions will be discussed. The section editor is Elaine Lang.
New Standard Mandates Banks to Report Emissions Involving Stocks and Bonds Underwriting
On Friday, Dec. 1, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) launched the first Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard for Capital Markets, a new standard that will account for carbon emissions associated with capital markets deals done by banks across the world.
Protest Continues in Berlin as Germany Shuts Down its Last Three Nuclear Plants
On Friday, April 21, a climate protest saw hundreds of activists from the group Last Generation gather at a major road east of Berlin.