ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.

ESG / Sustainability

NSE Lists India’s First ESG Bonds Under New Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

Indian multinational L&T raised INR 5 billion via bonds issued under SEBI’s new framework for ESG and sustainability-linked bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Bank Boardrooms Amid Governance Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The RBI is focusing on the quality of board discussions, decision-making processes, and overall governance practices.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The guidance is designed to support credible corporate decarbonisation plans and restore market confidence in VCMs.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Publishes Guidance on Transition Plan Disclosures

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

IFRS Foundation has issued guidance to support firms disclosing climate-related transition plans under IFRS S2, to enhance comparability for investors.

ESG / Sustainability

ACMF Invites Feedback on v2 ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

The ACMF is collecting feedback on the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in supply chains. The updated version will be published in November 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan’s FSA Releases Carbon Credit Trading Infrastructure Framework

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

The FSA outlines steps to improve disclosure, legal clarity, and risk management in Japan’s carbon credit market as trading is set to expand under the 2026 emissions scheme.