ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Revises Tax Incentive Programme to Promote ESG Funds

By Editors | 03/08/2024

The SEC is concurrently amending its regulations to give ESG fund managers more flexibility to invest in high quality listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

CBI Develops Transition Strategy Toolkit for Japanese Firms

By ESG Investor | 03/08/2024

The new resource follows the ICMA’s thematic guidelines and TCFD disclosure requirements, aiming to help Japanese firms develop transition plans.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Government Creates Carbon Credit Alliance

By ESG Investor | 02/08/2024

The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance will serve as a platform for companies to acquire carbon credits, build knowledge, and discuss issues related to Article 6.

ESG / Sustainability

Gold Standard Carbon Credits Debut on HKEX Carbon Marketplace

By Editors | 02/08/2024

Gold Standard’s Verified Emission Reductions can now be traded on the Core Climate platform. Trading fees are waived until further notice

ESG / Sustainability

RBI to Release Additional Guidance on Climate-related Risks

By Ajoy K Das | 02/08/2024

RBI official said guidance will be released on scenario analysis, stress testing and effective management of climate-related financial risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia JC3 to Pursue Additional Climate-related Data Initiatives

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

The Joint Committee on Climate Change will help develop national emissions factors for key industrial sectors and simplify climate-related reporting for businesses.

ESG / Sustainability

DBS, Deloitte Launch Tool to Help SMEs Close Decarbonisation Gaps

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

The new sustainability solution aligns with the TCFD framework and helps Singapore SMEs meet their reporting obligations more effectively.

ESG / Sustainability

SET, FTSE Russell Partner to Elevate Sustainability Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 01/08/2024

The collaboration will see the Stock Exchange of Thailand replace the current SET ESG Ratings with FTSE Russell’s ESG Data Model by 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

IASB Proposes Climate-related Disclosure Guidance for Financial Statements

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

Eight illustrative examples are proposed to improve transparency of information about climate-related uncertainties in financial statements.