ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, IDX, SET to Co-create Interconnected ESG Ecosystem

By Editors | 19/09/2023

The ASEAN exchanges will combine their expertise and resources to spur the adoption of good ESG practices and drive responsible growth of companies.

ESG / Sustainability

GFANZ Seeks “Rigour” on Transition Finance Strategies

By ESG Investor | 19/09/2023

New GFANZ consultation seeks feedback on a principles-based approach to the four key net zero financing strategies identified last year.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Publishes Net Zero Guidance for Financial Institutions

By Editors | 19/09/2023

Adherence will help promote consistency and credibility in how financial institutions implement their net-zero commitments, Treasury said.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine Regulators Proposes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines

By Editors | 19/09/2023

A taxonomy guidelines initially focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation, using a traffic light approach to reflect a transition category.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia to Launch Carbon Exchange Next Week

By Editors | 19/09/2023

IDX will be the operator of the new carbon exchange. OJK said the launch will mark a “new chapter” in Indonesia’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Publishes Final Recommendations on Nature Related Issues

By Editors | 19/09/2023

The Recommendations, launched as part of New York Climate Week, will help companies begin identifying, assessing and disclosing nature-related risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Report Offers Guidance on Financial Sector Alignment With Paris Accord

By Editors | 18/09/2023

New report from IMF, World Bank, and OECD seeks to ensure diverging approaches to Paris Agreement alignment do not push climate goals further away.

ESG / Sustainability

EU SFDR Review Mulls New Categorisation System

By ESG Investor | 15/09/2023

The consultation spans issues such as legal certainty, usability, and how SFDR can play its part in tackling greenwashing.

Big Picture

Investor Demand Drives Improved ESG Reporting in APAC: Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/09/2023

Regulation Asia spoke to global law firm Slaughter and May during the launch of its publication on ESG reporting, transition planning and greenwashing across different APAC jurisdictions.