ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt, Ant International Partner to Support MSME Sustainability Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2024

The partnership is part of a new industry initiative known as ‘Programme Sirius’, which aims to help MSMEs in their transition towards sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

Former MAS Chief Takes on Role as Ambassador for Climate Action

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2024

Ravi Menon was the longest-serving managing director at MAS where he spearheaded initiatives in green finance, transition financing and blended finance.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Releases Results of GenAI-powered TCFD Disclosure Checks

By Editors | 27/03/2024

GenAI enabled JPX to widen the coverage of the checks, making breakdowns by market segment, company size, and sector possible.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Urges Banks to Utilise GHG Reporting Tools

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2024

The HKMA called on banks to make use of the two new GHG reporting tools launched by the Cross-Agency Steering Group last month.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Finance Held Back by VCM Participation Barriers – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

Companies say they would substantially boost their investments in decarbonisation if purchases of carbon credits were recognised and incentived by standard-setters.

AML / KYC

Bring Environmental Crime Back into Policy Spotlight: World Bank

By Editors | 26/03/2024

World Bank blog post calls for increased coordination between money-laundering prevention and environmental protection agencies.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Reinforces Commitment to ISSB-aligned Sustainability Disclosures

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The HKICPA will lead the work to develop local sustainability reporting standards along with complementary application and implementation guidance.

ESG / Sustainability

RBNZ Finalises New Guidance on Managing Climate Risk

By Editors | 26/03/2024

Accounting for consultative feedback, the guidance includes more examples, reduces overlaps with other guidance, and draws more links to existing parts of the prudential regime.