ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

CFTC Calls on Public to Report Carbon Market Misconduct

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/06/2023

The CFTC says whistleblowers can receive awards for reporting fraud, manipulation, “ghost” carbon credits, and double counting in carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan to Develop Sapporo into Green Finance Hub

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

New consortium aims to attract JPY 40 trillion over the next decade to promote renewable energy sources in Sapporo.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Maps Status of Climate Risk Analysis

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

New report will help financial institutions accurately interpret the outcomes of climate risk analysis

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Consults on Carbon Credit Guidance

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

The guidance will help to inform companies’ decision-making when looking to invest in climate finance and mitigation.

ESG / Sustainability

Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FSC Publishes New Guidance on Climate Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2023

The new FSC guidance is designed to help fund managers and insurers to better understand and assess climate-related risks and prepare for mandatory climate reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Consults on Climate Guidance for FIs

By ESG Investor | 20/06/2023

SBTi seeks to assist the finance sector in ensuring their decarbonisation plans align with scientific principles and contribute to combating climate change.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Opens New ISSB Office in Beijing

By Editors | 20/06/2023

Beijing Vice Mayor Linmao Xia said the government will actively support the promotion and application of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in China.

ESG / Sustainability

IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact

By ESG Investor | 16/06/2023

The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.