Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

China to Create Framework for Mandatory ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 22/02/2023

Regulators may initially introduce the new ESG disclosure requirements on a “comply or explain” basis before transitioning to a fully mandatory framework.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Malaysia to Drive Carbon Market Ecosystem Development

By Editors | 21/02/2023

A handbook on generating carbon credits will be developed, as well as a directory of carbon industry service providers to facilitate collaboration.

Reporting & Disclosures

Shenzhen Bourse Enhances Listed Company Disclosure Guidelines

By Editors | 19/02/2023

Companies in certain industries will have to disclose major pollution accidents, to promote better environmental governance.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Finalises Key Standards; Backs ESRS as Source

By ESG Investor | 18/02/2023

The general reporting standard and climate reporting standard are now expected to be issued at the end of Q2 2023.

Climate Risk

Companies Making Slow Progress on Climate Transition Plans: CDP

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2023

Japanese companies performed best, with 16 organisations disclosing to all key indicators that denote a “credible” climate transition plan.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Taskforce Issues Final Consultation on Green Taxonomy

By Editors | 15/02/2023

This third consultation seeks views on thresholds and criteria for five sectors. GFIT intends to publish the final taxonomy by 1H 2023.

Trading & Investment

RBI to Permit Borrowing and Lending of Government Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2023

The RBI also decided to restore pre-pandemic market hours for G-secs and release new guidelines on climate risk and sustainable finance “in a phased manner”.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia: ISSB ‘Safe Harbour’ Deemed Unnecessary

By ESG Investor | 06/02/2023

Australian company directors are not expected to face increased liability risks under the incoming ISSB reporting requirements.

Sustainable Finance

China Launches National Carbon Exchange in Beijing

By Editors | 05/02/2023

The China Beijing Green Exchange was launched with the aim of building itself into a national-level green exchange.