ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2021

The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX Launches ESG Futures as Part of Sustainability Agenda

By Editors | 25/01/2021

The launch is part of the SGX FIRST initiative, a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities announced in December.

ESG / Sustainability

GRI Updates Disclosure Standards to Align with SDGs

By ESG Investor | 24/01/2021

New guidance for corporates from the Global Reporting Initiative will help asset owners track their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Publishes Work Programme for Year Ahead

By Editors | 20/01/2021

The work programme includes initiatives to strengthen NBFI resilience, enhance cross border payments, and address climate change, among other priorities.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Influence in Global Climate Finance of ‘Critical Importance’

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2021

At the Asian Financial Forum, SFC chief Ashley Alder discussed the steps Hong Kong has taken to support a greener and more sustainable future.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand SEC Declares Support for TCFD, Enhanced ESG Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2021

The move will lead to better disclosure of ESG information in the capital market, including information related to greenhouse gas emissions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SET Announces Three Year Plan to Bolster Capital Market

By Editors | 17/01/2021

The SET will increase fundraising opportunities for local and foreign firms, promote ESG reporting, and add more products with international exposure.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Require ESG Disclosures from Listed Companies

By Editors | 15/01/2021

Large companies will have to disclose ESG information from 2025. This will expand to all KOSPI-listed companies from 2030.

ESG / Sustainability

2021’s ESG Regulatory and Legislative Changes

By ESG Investor | 14/01/2021

Ahead of COP26 in November, a plethora of regulatory and legislative changes as well as industry-level initiatives will drastically impact the ESG investing space.