ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

BCBS Consults on Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 30/11/2023

The BCBS proposes to provide a common disclosure baseline for climate-related financial risks across internationally active banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia and UN Global Compact Network Collaborate on Sustainability

By Editors | 29/11/2023

Bursa Malaysia and UNGCMYB will explore several initiatives to support the upskilling of sustainability practitioners of PLCs and SMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmap to Boost Islamic Banking

By Editors | 29/11/2023

The roadmap consists of five pillars, including one focusing on ensuring Islamic banking places emphasis on social welfare alongside profitability.

ESG / Sustainability

HK FSTB Consults on Paperless Corporate Communications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2023

Listed and non-listed companies incorporated in Hong Kong would be allowed to rely on implied consent for disseminating corporate communications by means of website.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX and China Beijing Green Exchange Partner on ESG

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2023

HKEX and CBGEX will cooperate on building an ESG ecosystem and collaborate on promoting green and sustainable finance.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Shares Climate Risk Supervision Expertise with Asian Counterparts

By Manesh Samtani | 29/11/2023

ADB evaluated Korea’s climate risk management and supervision strategy and believes it should be introduced as a best practice in the region.

ESG / Sustainability

Mizuho to Help Bring Climate Impact X to Japan

By Editors | 28/11/2023

Mizuho Financial Group will invest in Climate Impact X to help it enhance its platform and expand into the Japanese market.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Targets Carbon Neutrality in 2024, Net Zero by 2040

By Editors | 28/11/2023

HKEX will achieve carbon neutrality by 2024 by expanding its carbon offsetting policy, and net zero by 2040 by cutting its scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

What is Next for Sustainability Reporting?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/11/2023

Sustainability reporting is an investment opportunity and risk management strategy, said panellists at the SGX Sustainability Reporting Review launch.