ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal Across Operations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2025

HKEX says it achieved carbon neutrality across its operations at the end of 2024, setting an “important example” for the broader listed issuer community.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Unveils ESG Tax Incentives to Stimulate Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

The SET will meanwhile start consultations on a new long-term savings and investment scheme modelled after Japan’s NISA.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Embarks on Pre-COP30 Adoption Campaign

By ESG Investor | 13/03/2025

The global adoption campaign will run through to COP30 in November, at which time the TNFD will formally announce all new adopters.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

ESG / Sustainability

ASFI Granted Authorisation to Engage on Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

The authorisation allows ASFI and its members to engage in discussions and exchange information in relation to sustainable finance solutions.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Report Highlights Inefficiencies in Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025

On average, it takes 2.45 years for carbon credits to be issued, compared to 8 to 12 weeks for green bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Issues Inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025

The new standards, issued following an extensive consultation process, incorporate key elements of the ISSB Standards.