ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

SGX-listed Companies Score High in Corporate Governance Study

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/08/2023

A recent study assessed the corporate governance practices of Singapore-listed companies, covering board responsibilities, rights of shareholders, engagement of stakeholders, accountability and audit, and disclosure and transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

ESG / Sustainability

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Seeks Industry Input on Impact Investment Guidelines

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The guidelines set out four key principles of impact investment, and encourages dialogue with investee companies to assist them in creating or accelerating change.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Competency Framework for Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 31/07/2023

HKMA is seeking to establish standards for green finance roles in banks and to help practitioners gain knowledge.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

ESG / Sustainability

FSOC Meeting Highlights Urgent Need to Address Climate Risks

By Editors | 28/07/2023

Gary Gensler said the SEC will consider “appropriate” adjustments to its proposed climate risk disclosure framework.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

In a recent financial dialogue, both countries agreed to support the International Sustainability Standards Board in implementing sustainability reporting standards.