ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Data Providers

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2022

The FSA is now calling on ESG evaluation and data providers to endorse the code of conduct, publish it on their websites, and notify the regulator.

AML / KYC

Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors

By ESG Investor | 19/12/2022

European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Introduces Scope 3 Disclosure Guidance

By ESG Investor | 18/12/2022

A temporary exemption from Scope 3 disclosures will be granted for the first 12 months after the ISSB standards are finalised to give companies more time to prepare.

ESG / Sustainability

GFANZ Pledges Support for Vietnam Just Energy Transition

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2022

Vietnam is the third country to launch a JETP, after South Africa at COP26 and Indonesia at last month’s G20 Leaders’ summit.

ESG / Sustainability

HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields

By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022

HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 14/12/2022

The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme

By Editors | 14/12/2022

Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.

ESG / Sustainability

Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.