Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US SEC Shines Spotlight on Executive Compensation

30/08/2022

US companies will be required to disclose information reflecting the relationship between executive compensation and the financial performance.

Sustainable Finance

More Clarity Needed on China Green Bond Principles: Fitch

16/08/2022

Fitch Ratings said the new principles provide greater transparency but lack clarity on the use of proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

Climate Risk

Central Banks Urged to Lead on Green Collateral

15/08/2022

A new paper says central banks should adopt an ‘environmental footprint’ approach to greening their collateral frameworks.

Climate Risk

Asset Owners Increasingly Committing to Net Zero

11/08/2022

The most requested data in Asia will be security-level exposure to climate risk, portfolio-level exposure to climate risks, and scenario metrics for climate change.

Climate Risk

GFANZ Launches Net Zero Alignment Guidance

10/08/2022

A key enhancement is an illustrative credibility framework to help assess emissions reduction targets and corporate net zero transition plans.

Climate Risk

Pilot Indicators Launched to Track Banks’ Net Zero Transition

01/08/2022

The IIGCC and TPI have launched an investor-led framework of pilot indicators to assess banks on the transition to net zero.

Reporting & Disclosures

Quarter of ASEAN Companies Disclosing Climate Risk Strategy

19/07/2022

Most companies are reporting their emissions, but climate-related targets remain vague, says GRI.

Climate Risk

Asset Managers Need to Collaborate on Risk, Compliance – IA

15/07/2022

New report from the Investment Association and Deloitte offers recommendations for asset managers on net zero transition.

ESG Data

TNFD Launches ‘Data Catalyst’ to Support Nature Disclosures 

15/07/2022

New initiative aims to bring together parties across the nature-related data landscape to respond to gaps and challenges.