ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa to Boost Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in Malaysia

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2024

The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s renewable energy targets and respond to growing corporate demand for RECs.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Forms New Sustainability Working Group for Advice Sector

By Editors | 18/01/2024

The working group will report in the second half of 2024 on how the financial advice sector can deliver good sustainable finance practices.

ESG / Sustainability

Early Adopters of TNFD Recommendations Announced

By ESG Investor | 17/01/2024

Taskforce urges organisations to get started on nature-related disclosures, as development of public data facility continues.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Legislation to Introduce Climate Reporting Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2024

The commencement date for the largest entities to file sustainability reports based on standards issued by the AASB is 1 July 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Launches Dedicated Website for Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 12/01/2024

The new website collects information related to sustainable finance policies, statistical data, relevant regulations, evaluations, and education and training.

ESG / Sustainability

New Corporate Governance, Human Rights Guidance from PRI

By ESG Investor | 12/01/2024

The corporate governance guide explains the approaches asset owners can take to promote robust corporate governance practices among investee firms.

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.