ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ICJ Ruling Establishes Legal Duty to Protect Climate System

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The ruling finds that states have binding obligations to cut emissions, paving the way for reparation claims and increasing legal risks for polluters.

ESG / Sustainability

Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

By Editors | 24/07/2025

The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

Enforcement

New Zealand Regulator Clears Banks of Cartel Conduct in Climate Alliance Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The Commerce Commission found no evidence that five banks coordinated lending policies under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance framework.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia's OJK Releases Guidebook to Develop National Carbon Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The guidebook aims to educate the financial sector on carbon trading principles, mechanisms, and risks, including greenwashing and fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Capital Markets Malaysia Launches GHG Emissions Calculator for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The free GHG emissions calculator will help SMEs measure and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.