Climate Risk

Climate Risk

Scenario Analysis “May Understate” Climate Risks

By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022

The FSB and NGFS warn in a new report that current climate scenario analysis exercises “may understate” climate exposures and vulnerabilities.

Climate Risk

ISO Offers Framework for Setting Net Zero Standards

By ESG Investor | 15/11/2022

ISO has launched guidelines in collaboration with the United Nations to tackle the “fragmented net zero governance landscape”.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Think Tank Accuses Singapore’s Sembcorp of Greenwashing

By Editors | 14/11/2022

The allegations relate to Sembcorp’s sale of its India coal business while still retaining “substantial liabilities” and “operational influence”.

Sustainable Finance

NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Letter to G20 Highlights Risks from Debt, Crypto, Climate

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2022

The FSB is concerned with record-high debt levels, structural vulnerabilities in crypto, and climate-related financial risks.

Sustainable Finance

BNM Launches “Greening Value Chain” Programme for SMEs

By Editors | 10/11/2022

The programme will provide Malaysian SMEs with technical advice, training, on-site diagnosis and transition financing.

Sustainable Finance

NGFS Launches New Blended Finance Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2022

The initiative, co-led by MAS and DNB, will result in a “Blended Finance Handbook” and “demonstrative projects”.

Reporting & Disclosures

UN Panel, IOSCO Call for Action to Stop Greenwashing

By Editors | 10/11/2022

A UN expert group says companies claiming to be on a path to net zero cannot also be building or investing in new fossil fuel assets.

Nature & Biodiversity

Blue Carbon Principles and Guidance Issued at COP27

By ESG Investor | 10/11/2022

Principles to develop investable high-quality blue carbon projects to ensure positive outcomes for people, nature, and climate have been launched at COP27.