ESG / Sustainability

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Continues Commitment to Green Finance, Defying Global Pullback

By Nathan Lynch | 08/05/2025

MAS officials said the energy transition across Asia-Pacific would be increasingly critical, despite the recent political pullback on climate change.

ESG / Sustainability

SZSE Revises ChiNext Index Compilation Method

By Editors | 08/05/2025

The SZSE will introduce a mechanism which would automatically exclude from the index any stocks with an ESG rating below B.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Draft Climate Disclosure Guidelines for Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The draft guidelines for corporate climate-related disclosures draw heavily from the IFRS S2 climate-related disclosure standards,

ESG / Sustainability

TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction

By Editors | 06/05/2025

The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.

Big Picture

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.