ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

AI Use and Climate Change Pose Biggest Risks: WEF Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/01/2024

The report’s findings come as global leaders are due to meet next week in Davos, Switzerland for WEF’s annual summit.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Set to Consult on Local Use of ISSB Standards 

By Editors | 09/01/2024

A six-week public consultation will be launched next month to solicit views and feedback on implementing the ISSB standards.

ESG / Sustainability

HK Regulators Unveil New Sustainable Finance Initiatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2024

Hong Kong will adopt the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and integrate transition considerations into policy work.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Professional Bodies to Boost Sustainability Services

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2024

ISCA and LawSoc Singapore have launched a three-year programme to help firms offer sustainability services.

ESG / Sustainability

Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials Expands to China

By ESG Investor | 04/01/2024

The PCAF and China-based GF60 have formed a partnership to harmonise GHG accounting methodologies for FIs in China.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Assesses Climate Risks of HK-domiciled Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2023

The study found that the climate risk of HK-domiciled funds is “in line with funds domiciled in other Asia-Pacific economies.”

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Issues Guideline on Sustainability, Climate Disclosures

By Ajoy K Das | 27/12/2023

The guideline is based on IFRS S1 and S2 and applicable to all banks and finance companies.

ESG / Sustainability

NYDFS Finalises Guidance on Climate Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 27/12/2023

NYDFS has finalised the guidance but plans to first collect information from regulated organisations before establishing any concrete implementation timelines.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study: Climate Change Will Dampen Housing Prices

By Editors | 26/12/2023

The study finds that global warming and severe typhoons can meaningfully lower housing prices in Hong Kong in the long run.