ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia: ASFI Unveils Taxonomy Technical Expert Group

    By ESG Investor | 08/08/2023

    The expert group will offer strategic direction over, input into and endorsement of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.

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    Indian Banks Unprepared for Climate Actions

    By Jill Wong | 07/08/2023

    India faces the highest climate risks but its banks are unprepared to undertake climate action, according to a new report by India-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.

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    ISSB Asked to Prioritise Biodiversity in Two-year Work Plan

    By ESG Investor | 07/08/2023

    Respondents to ISSB’s agenda priorities consultation call for focus on biodiversity and nature, progress on social and human-rights related reporting standards.

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    The Future of Climate Reporting: A Deeper Look at ISSB, HKEX Proposals

    By Siva Ramachandran | 06/08/2023

    CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong call for auditor oversight and proportionate approach to climate disclosure with differentiated requirements for GEM issuers.

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    New Zealand XRB Sets Temporary GHG Assurance Standard

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/08/2023

    From October 2024, climate reporting entities in New Zealand will need to use an internationally recognised assurance standard (ISAE or ISO) to obtain assurance over their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures.

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    IAASB Consults on Sustainability Assurance Standard

    By ESG Investor | 04/08/2023

    IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein said external and independent assurance is needed to increase trust in corporate sustainability reporting.

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    UK Sets Sustainability Disclosure Standards Deadline

    By ESG Investor | 03/08/2023

    The standards will utilise the ISSB framework as a baseline, only diverting from it “if absolutely necessary for UK specific matters”.

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    SGX-listed Companies Score High in Corporate Governance Study

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/08/2023

    A recent study assessed the corporate governance practices of Singapore-listed companies, covering board responsibilities, rights of shareholders, engagement of stakeholders, accountability and audit, and disclosure and transparency.

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    How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

    Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

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    Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

    The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

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