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

    NZ FMA Guides Businesses In Complying with New Climate Disclosure Regime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

    The regulator believes that the market’s ability to manage data sources and systems for reporting on climate-related information will improve over time.

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    Sustainable Finance

    ICMA Issues Updates to Guidelines and Principles

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

    The ICMA’s climate transition finance handbook and sustainability-linked bond principles were updated, along with the release of additional guidance.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Japan to Develop Sapporo into Green Finance Hub

    By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

    New consortium aims to attract JPY 40 trillion over the next decade to promote renewable energy sources in Sapporo.

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    Climate Risk

    UNEP FI Maps Status of Climate Risk Analysis

    By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

    New report will help financial institutions accurately interpret the outcomes of climate risk analysis

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    Climate Risk

    SBTi Consults on Carbon Credit Guidance

    By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

    The guidance will help to inform companies’ decision-making when looking to invest in climate finance and mitigation.

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    Climate Risk

    Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

    Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Zealand FSC Publishes New Guidance on Climate Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2023

    The new FSC guidance is designed to help fund managers and insurers to better understand and assess climate-related risks and prepare for mandatory climate reporting.

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    Climate Risk

    SBTi Consults on Climate Guidance for FIs

    By ESG Investor | 20/06/2023

    SBTi seeks to assist the finance sector in ensuring their decarbonisation plans align with scientific principles and contribute to combating climate change.

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    Sustainable Finance

    IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact

    By ESG Investor | 16/06/2023

    The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.

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    Climate Risk

    Fit For Purpose: Existing Principles for FMIs Can Address Financial Climate Change Risks

    By Michael Leibrock | 16/06/2023

    FMIs are well placed to address climate-related risks in accordance with the existing PFMI principles, says DTCC’s Michael Leibrock.

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