ESG Data

    Reporting on the tools, platforms, and regulatory standards supporting ESG data collection, analytics, and transparency in sustainability-related markets.

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    Climate Risk

    BIS, MAS Develop Prototype Climate Risk Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2024

    The platform uses NPL techniques to gather regulatory and climate data to help supervisors identify, monitor and manage climate risks.

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    ESG Data

    SET to Develop New System for Managing Emissions Data

    By Editors | 06/06/2024

    Energy consumption data will feed directly into the “SET Carbon system”. A prototype is expected to be ready in Q1 2025.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    CHKLC to Launch ESG Exam Tailored to HKEX Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/05/2024

    The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies will certify competency to meet HKEX’s requirements on ESG.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation, GRI Agree to Align Common Disclosures

    By Editors | 25/05/2024

    The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together.

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    Sustainable Finance

    MAS, PBOC Advance Collaboration on Green Finance Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2024

    The deliverables relate to alignment of taxonomies, facilitation of green finance flows, and the development of a decarbonisation rating platform.

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    ESG Data

    ICMA Proposes Draft Code for ESG Data Providers

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2024

    The draft Code of Conduct was prepared by an ICMA-led industry working group that was sponsored by Hong Kong’s SFC.

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    Sustainable Finance

    China Construction Bank, Gprnt Partner on Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2024

    This is the first collaboration between a major Chinese financial institution and Gprnt. It is expected to improve access to sustainable finance for SMEs.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Publishes Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy

    By ESG Investor | 01/05/2024

    Use of the taxonomy by companies will enable investors to search, extract and compare sustainability-related financial disclosures.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Latest G20 TechSprint to Focus on Supporting Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 01/05/2024

    This year’s G20 TechSprint will focus on problem statements relating to sustainable finance, including nature-based solutions and ESG data improvements.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore to Launch Emission Factors Registry for Local Use

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2024

    The registry’s database will be developed in phases. The initial set of data will be ready by the end of 2024.

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