ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

India’s Pension Regulator Approves Investment in Sovereign Green Bonds

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/07/2023

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority said pension funds will be allowed to invest in sovereign green bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

NZ FMA Issues Guidance on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2023

The information sheet offers guidance on the disclosures firms have to make about the methods and assumptions underlying their scenario analysis and how the process has been conducted.

ESG / Sustainability

China Aligns 193 Outstanding Green Bonds against Common Ground Taxonomy

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/07/2023

The Common Ground Taxonomy provides a comprehensive mapping and comparison analytical tool between the EU and China’s green finance taxonomies, specifically covering activities that help combat climate change.

ESG / Sustainability

GRI May Merge with ISSB, Says CEO

By ESG Investor | 18/07/2023

Jurisdictions urged to avoid misalignment when integrating ISSB standards to avoid investor confusion and aid decision-making.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets

By Editors | 18/07/2023

IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance

By Editors | 17/07/2023

The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Tighten Greenwashing Rules on Consumer Businesses

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently seeking feedback on its newly issued draft guidance which clarifies obligations under Australian consumer law for businesses making environmental claims.

ESG / Sustainability

TWSE Improves Information Transparency with New Platforms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

TWSE received feedback from foreign institutional investors who expressed the need for integrated content from various TWSE websites and consistent availability of information in both Chinese and English formats.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 16/07/2023

Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.