Climate Risk

    Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Issues Updated Guidelines on Preparing Securities Reports

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

    The updated guidelines aim to improve the quality of disclosures related to sustainability, corporate governance, and risk management.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Issues New Guidance on Sustainability Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

    The guidance has new sections on climate scenario analysis, scope 3 disclosues, and more specific guidance for directors of reporting entities.

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    Climate Risk

    China Adds More Sectors to National Carbon Emissions Trading Market

    By Editors | 31/03/2025

    The addition of the steel, cement and aluminum smelting industries is expected to add 1,500 major carbon emitters to the market

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    Sustainable Finance

    NZ Probing Whether NZBA Commitments Constitute Cartel Activity

    By Mark Johnston | 28/03/2025

    New Zealand investigates whether banks’ net-zero pledges under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance violate anti-cartel laws.

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    Climate Risk

    SBTi Consults on Revisions to Corporate Net Zero Standard

    By ESG Investor | 26/03/2025

    The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift

    By Gavin Blair | 26/03/2025

    Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

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    Climate Risk

    Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

    The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    APAC’s Evolving Climate Regulations Are Reshaping Business Strategy

    By Catherine Bell | 25/03/2025

    In APAC, climate reporting is not just a compliance obligation; it is a strategic tool driving long-term resilience, writes Catherine Bell.

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    Climate Risk

    Japan’s Largest Bank Set to Exit Net-Zero Banking Alliance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

    MUFG will reportedly join Nomura Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in withdrawing from the NZBA.

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    Sustainable Finance

    China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London

    By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

    China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.

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