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ESG / Sustainability
More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch
By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022
Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX Launches Beta Version of ESG Information Portal
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The portal provides users easy access to ESG information from reports published by TSE-listed companies.
Enforcement
German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Establishes Working Group on Impact Investment
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The working group will discuss measures for expanding impact investment in Japan, taking into account trends and practices used in other markets.
ESG / Sustainability
FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds
By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022
The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.
Big Picture
US$100 Trillion Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050
By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022
BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fathom Consulting say an additional $100tr in green investment is needed to achieve net zero by 2050.
ESG / Sustainability
Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.
ESG / Sustainability
“High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science
By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022
Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.
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