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Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
HKEX Issues Guidance on TCFD-aligned Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 08/11/2021
The guidance has been published to help listed companies prepare for TCFD-aligned climate change reporting, which will become mandatory in Hong Kong by 2025.
Climate Risk
LSEG, JPX to Develop Climate Indices for Japan Equity Market
By Editors | 07/11/2021
The new indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index.
Sustainable Finance
New Alliances Target Energy Infrastructure, Lower Emissions
By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2021
The GEAPP has committed $100bn to clean energy infrastructure. ADB announced a plan to finance early closures of coal plants in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Climate Risk
NGFS Members Reaffirm Commitment to Climate Action
By Editors | 05/11/2021
The “NGFS Glasgow Declaration” pledges central banks and supervisors to continue fostering action on climate change and greening the financial system.
Sustainable Finance
IFC, HKMA Join Forces on New Climate Finance Initiative
By Editors | 04/11/2021
The programme will combine institutional investor contributions with IFC funds to scale up climate-responsible financing for private companies in emerging markets.
Climate Risk
Singapore Opens Local Chapter of WEF Climate Governance Initiative
By Darien Choong | 04/11/2021
The local chapter, called Climate Governance Singapore, will seek to raise board-level awareness and promote decision-making based on the impacts of climate change.
Climate Risk
Pace of Change Open to Question on COP26 Finance Day
By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021
Finance sector commitments are strongly in evidence, but NGOs and asset owners call for increased fossil fuel focus.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Offers “Baseline” for Global Sustainability Reporting
By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021
The IFRS Foundation has officially launched its International Sustainability Standards Board and plans to issue a new climate disclosure standard next year.
Sustainable Finance
Emerging Markets Rapidly Progressing Sustainable Finance Frameworks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2021
The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network says 32 member countries have launched national frameworks that set expectations for FIs to manage ESG risk.
Reporting & Disclosures
UK Climate Reporting Legislation for Companies “Lacks Ambition”
By ESG Investor | 03/11/2021
The existing scope of companies falling under new requirements is too narrow and TCFD alignment not close enough, says ClientEarth.
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