ESG / Sustainability

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Researchers Dispute Benefits of Verra Approved Carbon Credits

    By Editors | 23/01/2023

    Investigative journalists found that only a handful of Verra’s rainforest projects showed evidence of deforestation reductions.

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    Enforcement

    SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims

    By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023

    A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion

    By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023

    Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Commission Launches Net Zero Industry Act

    By ESG Investor | 19/01/2023

    The act aims to increase funding for clean energy technologies across EU member states, including through a new European Sovereignty Fund.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Firms Team Up to Accelerate Climate Action

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2023

    The partnership comprises the GBBC, Eqo Networks, BxCi, Solana Foundation, Ripple, Regen Network, and Climate Collective.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Taskforce Introduces Framework to Mobilise Investment Capital

    By ESG Investor | 18/01/2023

    The framework aims to ensure investors are not simply disinvesting from more difficult sectors, particularly in emerging economies.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

    The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three Year Strategic Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2023

    The strategic plan focuses on creating more opportunities for businesses and investors and ensuring the SET can accommodate capital market growth.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IAASB Begins Work on Global Standards for ESG Assurance

    By ESG Investor | 16/01/2023

    New globally accepted standards aim to improve investor confidence and “reduce the risk of material misstatements”.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    WWF-Singapore Publishes Sustainable Banking Assessment 2022

    By Editors | 16/01/2023

    The report calls on financial sector regulators to implement and align E&S risk management requirements for banks to ensure financial stability.

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