Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Lammaker Reintroduces Corporate Due Diligence Bill

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

The legislation would impose binding obligations on large companies to identify and mitigate human rights and environmental harms in their global supply chains.

Sustainable Finance

New Guide Being Developed to Boost Adaptation Finance in ASEAN

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The joint initiative by UNEP FI, ACMF and SFIA will aim to develop a regional adaptation guide to enhance the ASEAN Taxonomy and help bolster climate finance.

Climate Risk

Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.

Reporting & Disclosures

India Proposes Climate Finance Taxonomy to Help Mobilise Green Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The proposed climate finance taxonomy aims to facilitate the flow of capital to climate-friendly technologies and activities.

Climate Risk

BCBS Finalises “Voluntary” Climate Risk Disclosure Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2025

The framework makes it voluntary for jurisdictions to adopt and entirely removes Template CRFR5 on facilitated emissions.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

Sustainable Finance

Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain

By Editors | 01/06/2025

New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Launches Books to Promote Islamic Ethics and Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

A task force will also be set up to drive the adoption of environmental stewardship principles and responsible business and trade practices.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.