ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy

    By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022

    The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    TWSE Launches New ESG Disclosure Platform

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    Listed companies are required to disclose the relevant information, or explain why they cannot, within six months of the end of each fiscal year.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CBIRC Gives FIs One Year to Establish Green Finance Systems

    By Darien Choong | 05/06/2022

    Banks and insurers are instructed to have their green finance management systems and procedures in place by 1 June 2023.

    Big Picture

    ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact

    By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022

    Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESMA Issues Supervisory Guidance on Greenwashing in Funds

    By Editors | 04/06/2022

    ESMA says administrative measures, including enforcement, may be appropriate in cases where SFDR disclosures are misleading or do not match fund documentation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    LuxSE, India INX Announce New MOU, First Dual Listing

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The MOU promises to facilitate listings of Indian sustainable securities on LuxSE, which will help to enhance their visibility to international investors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    DWS CEO Quits Over Greenwashing Accusations

    By ESG Investor | 02/06/2022

    Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Drafts Indicators to Assess Social Projects

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    A draft set of indicators have been published which issuers can use to help them assess the social impacts of projects financed with social bonds.

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