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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    Climate Risk

    Blockchain Can Revolutionise Energy Sector – WEF Report

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    The report offers guidance on conducting impact assessments of blockchain projects that encompasses environmental, social and economic impacts.

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    Tokenisation

    SEB, Crédit Agricole Launch Digital Bond Issuance Platform

    By Editors | 11/04/2023

    The platform uses a blockchain validation protocol called “Proof of Climate awaReness”, which incentivises participating nodes to improve their environmental impact.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Loosens Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 11/04/2023

    The changes allow foreign banks to use the issuance proceeds to finance a wider range of sustainable economic activities and carbon reduction transformation projects.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU Consults on Taxonomy Environmental Objectives

    By ESG Investor | 09/04/2023

    The European Commission is consulting on additional criteria in EU taxonomy delegated acts.

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    Sustainable Finance

    DWS Targets Climate With Largest Ever US ETF Launch

    By Editors | 09/04/2023

    The passive fund began trading on the NYSE with $2bn of assets, backed by Finnish pension insurance company Ilmarinen.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Bursa Malaysia Joins International Emissions Trading Association

    By Editors | 07/04/2023

    Bursa Malaysia will contribute to the development of the global carbon market through its IETA membership.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB to Prioritise Climate in Phased Implementation of New Standards

    By Editors | 05/04/2023

    Only in the second year of using the ISSB Standards will companies need to provide full reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities beyond climate.

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    Climate Risk

    Vanguard Under Scrutiny for Lack of Action on Climate

    By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

    Ads airing in the US are warning Vanguard customers that the asset manager is helping to fuelling the climate crisis.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ICVCM Publishes Standards for Carbon Credit Certifiers

    By Editors | 04/04/2023

    The first batch of carbon offsets carrying ICVCM’s stamp of approval is expected to be available by year-end.

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    Climate Risk

    Munich Re Exits Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

    By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

    CEO Joachim Wenning said the pursuit of decarbonisation goals in a collective approach among insurers presents antitrust risks.

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