ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Perspectives from China: The Green Wave

By Bradley Maclean | 21/08/2022

Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia found that the quality of corporate ESG disclosure is seen to be lacking in China.

Securities / Derivatives

More Clarity Needed on China Green Bond Principles: Fitch

By ESG Investor | 16/08/2022

Fitch Ratings said the new principles provide greater transparency but lack clarity on the use of proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Needs National Carbon Market Strategy – Report

By Editors | 16/08/2022

The government should publish a national strategy that helps embed decarbonisation in everyday decision-making and upholds the integrity of offsets, the Climate Change Authority says.

ESG / Sustainability

Central Banks Urged to Lead on Green Collateral

By ESG Investor | 15/08/2022

A new paper says central banks should adopt an ‘environmental footprint’ approach to greening their collateral frameworks.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

By Editors | 14/08/2022

The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

Big Picture

ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

By Editors | 14/08/2022

Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024

By Editors | 11/08/2022

Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 11/08/2022

ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.