ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Viability Biggest Challenge in Coal Phase-Out: SIEW Panel

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/10/2023

Collaboration and transition credits could be key in addressing the financial viability of coal phase-out, said panellists at the Singapore International Energy Week Summit.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Seeks Feedback on Scope 3 Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

The call for evidence on Scope 3 GHG emissions reporting will inform the UK’s planned endorsement of ISSB standards.

ESG / Sustainability

New Record for CDP Company Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

The US, China, Japan, UK and Germany had the highest number of disclosing companies. A “considerable increase” was observed in South Korea and Cambodia.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

Research by ESMA shows that ESG-related named funds attract more inflows, raising concerns about potential greenwashing.

ESG / Sustainability

Super Funds Urged to Ensure Accurate Sustainable Finance Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2023

At a roundtable, APRA and ASIC asked super fund trustees to prepare for mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Canada Consults on Climate Scenarios for FIs

By ESG Investor | 20/10/2023

The Standardised Climate Scenario Exercise is a “pivotal step” towards strengthening climate risk management, said Canada’s OSFI.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Carbon Exchange to Launch First Credits by Year End

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2023

TCX chairman Sherman Lin said international carbon credits will be available before domestic carbon credits, which might take until 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Helps SMEs Navigate Complex ESG Frameworks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/10/2023

CMM’s Navina Balasingam shares that Malaysia is the first country globally to introduce simplified ESG disclosure guidance for SMEs in supply chains.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Net Zero Transition Planning Guidelines for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2023

Banks, insurers, and asset managers must “actively support” borrowers, insured parties, and investee companies to progressively decarbonise.