Climate Risk

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

    Climate Risk

    SGX to Launch Futures Based on MSCI Climate Action Indexes

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    Futures contracts based on MSCI’s new Climate Action Indexes will help investors reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolios and drive investment into climate transition efforts.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Three in Five Lenders Not Reporting Emissions

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Roughly 60% of lenders are yet to report any absolute financed emissions data, according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

    Climate Risk

    Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.

    Climate Risk

    US$100 Trillion Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fathom Consulting say an additional $100tr in green investment is needed to achieve net zero by 2050.

    Sustainable Finance

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

    Climate Risk

    “High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science

    By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022

    Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Confirms Scope 3 Disclosures Will be Mandatory

    By Editors | 23/10/2022

    The ISSB will develop relief provisions to help companies meet the Scope 3 reporting requirements, which could include safe harbour provisions.

    Sustainable Finance

    IDX, Pertamina to Collaborate on Carbon Market Development

    By Editors | 21/10/2022

    Pertamina, Indonesia’s largest SOE, will help develop the country’s carbon market ecosystem, using infrastructure developed by IDX.

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