Taxonomies: This is a topic that has dominated many conversations in the sustainability world in recent years. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore the growing number of taxonomies around the world.   In simple terms, a taxonomy is a kind of dictionary of sustainable activities designed to provide clarity on which economic activities are sustainable and to support investment flows into those activities. A recently released report from international conservation organization WWF&nbsp;and German sustainable finance think tank Climate &amp; Co. finds dozens of sustainable finance taxonomies have been introduced or are being developed across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;   To learn more about the role of taxonomies, we speak to two of the report’s authors: Jochen Krimphoff, who is Data, Tools and Methodology Lead for WWF's Greening Financial Regulation Initiative, and Climate &amp; Co. Analyst Daniel Scharwies. We also  talk with Matthew Townsend, Co-Head of the International Environmental, Climate and Regulatory Law Groups at  law firm Allen &amp; Overy.&nbsp;&nbsp;   Read the report from WWF and Climate &amp; Co. here: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).&nbsp;&nbsp;   Copyright ©2023 by S&amp;P Global&nbsp;&nbsp;   DISCLAIMER&nbsp;&nbsp;   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&amp;P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The  third party materials or content of any  third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&amp;P GLOBAL. S&amp;P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&amp;P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.&nbsp;&nbsp;   S&amp;P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

How sustainable taxonomies are going global

ESG Insider is a new podcast from S&P Global that takes you inside the environmental, social & governance issues shaping the business world today. Each episode, co-hosts Lindsey White and Esther Whieldon will speak with experts and leverage S&P Global data to shine a light on the ESG opportunities and risks that business leaders and investors need to know about. Lindsey White is a financial news editor with S&P Global Market Intelligence. Esther Whieldon is a sustainability and climate news reporter, also with Market Intelligence.

How sustainable taxonomies are going global

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