ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Tightens Shareholding Disclosure Requirements

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/02/2025

The rules will require companies to disclose more detailed information in annual securities reports regarding changes to the purpose for holding shares

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Revises 2021 Guidelines on Transition Finance

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/02/2025

METI said the guidelines have been revised to take into account recent developments, including ICMA’s June 2023 handbook update.

ESG / Sustainability

GFANZ Hits Pause on Crucial Transition, Nature Guidance

By ESG Investor | 04/02/2025

The pause is part of a restructuring effort announced in December amid mounting pressure from the anti-ESG movement in the US.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Announces Withdrawal from NGFS

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/01/2025

Treasury said the move aligns with the current administration’s policies of prioritising US interests in international environmental agreements and energy policy

ESG / Sustainability

IAIS Sets Out Work Priorities in New 2025-2026 Roadmap

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/01/2025

Following the adoption of the Insurance Capital Standard at the end of 2024, the IAIS will shift focus to implementation and addressing risks in the industry.

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB, IESBA Launch Sustainability Assurance & Ethics Standards

By ESG Investor | 30/01/2025

The standards aim to ensure qualified practitioners can consistently perform high-quality assurance engagements on sustainability information

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Launches Human Rights Toolkit for Financial Institutions

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/01/2025

The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to help financial institutions integrate human rights considerations into their operations

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand SEC Adds SRI Funds to ESG Product Platform

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2025

The Platform, initially launched in January 2023, now include detailed information on sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) funds.