ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Big Picture

Forest Crimes Fuel Wider Criminal Economies – UNODC Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

A new UNODC report says illegal logging supply chains are increasingly infiltrated by actors from other organised criminal markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bond in London

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

The issuance is being called a “milestone” and “landmark event”, with total subscriptions hitting around 6.9 times the issuance value.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Roadmap Tool to Aid Adoption of Sustainability Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The Roadmap Tool offers jurisdictions practical support and guidance to navigate the complexities of regulatory adoption.

ESG / Sustainability

SSBJ: Japan Sustainability Reporting Standards Align with ISSB

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan published documents explaining the degree of alignment with the ISSB Standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea’s Acting President Vetoes Commercial Act Revision

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The revision sought to expand the fiduciary duties of corporate boards, requiring them to consider shareholder interests more.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Issues Updated Guidelines on Preparing Securities Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

The updated guidelines aim to improve the quality of disclosures related to sustainability, corporate governance, and risk management.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Introduces “Green Credit Programme” Disclosures for Listed Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The new framework allows businesses to opt for assessment or assurance, and defers value chain disclosures by a year.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Issues New Guidance on Sustainability Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

The guidance has new sections on climate scenario analysis, scope 3 disclosues, and more specific guidance for directors of reporting entities.