ESG / Sustainability

EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle

By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022

Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

China Launches Transition Bonds for Eight ‘Dirty’ Industries

By Darien Choong | 09/06/2022

Huaneng, Hualu Group and Baosteel have become the first companies to issue transition bonds, marking the official launch of the pilot programme.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023

By Editors | 08/06/2022

The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive

By Editors | 08/06/2022

The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.

ESG / Sustainability

Temasek Launches New Climate Impact Investment Platform

By Editors | 08/06/2022

Temasek has committed an initial SGD 5 billion which will be invested in technology- and nature-based solutions as well as carbon ecosystem enablers.

ESG / Sustainability

GFANZ Launches APAC Network to Accelerate Move to Net Zero

By Editors | 08/06/2022

GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.

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.

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