ESG / Sustainability

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Council Sets Out Position on Global Biodiversity Framework

    By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022

    The EU Council has finalised its negotiating position ahead of final COP15 discussions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, due to take place in December.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Revises Corporate Governance Norms for FHCs, Banks

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The FSC is seeking to strengthen controls around the interactions and communications between financial institutions and their major shareholders.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Confirms Scope 3 Disclosures Will be Mandatory

    By Editors | 23/10/2022

    The ISSB will develop relief provisions to help companies meet the Scope 3 reporting requirements, which could include safe harbour provisions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IDX, Pertamina to Collaborate on Carbon Market Development

    By Editors | 21/10/2022

    Pertamina, Indonesia’s largest SOE, will help develop the country’s carbon market ecosystem, using infrastructure developed by IDX.

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