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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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