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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    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Corporate Governance, Human Rights Guidance from PRI

    By ESG Investor | 12/01/2024

    The corporate governance guide explains the approaches asset owners can take to promote robust corporate governance practices among investee firms.

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    Climate Risk

    HKMA Study: Climate Change Will Dampen Housing Prices

    By Editors | 26/12/2023

    The study finds that global warming and severe typhoons can meaningfully lower housing prices in Hong Kong in the long run.

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    ESG Data

    ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

    Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

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    ESG Data

    Climate Action Data Trust Launches Public Dashboard

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    The dashboard incorporates datasets from Verra, Global Carbon Council, EcoRegistry, BioCarbon Registry, the UNFCCC’s Clean Development Mechanism, and Bhutan’s national registry.

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    ESG Data

    MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

    The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Evolving ESG Regulations Pose Challenges for Asian Funds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/12/2023

    Morrison Foerster’s survey saw 53 per cent of respondents citing evolving regulatory regimes and unreliable data as obstacles for ESG investing.

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    ESG Data

    NZDPU Proof of Concept Launches, Feedback Sought

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2023

    The proof of concept includes an initial set of data fields, features, and functionality to solicit stakeholder insights that will inform future releases.

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    Sustainable Finance

    COP28: Central Banks and Financial Supervisors Unveil Blended Finance Recommendations

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/12/2023

    The Network for Greening the Financial System outlines principles for scaling up blended finance in climate projects across emerging markets.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Takes Stock of Measures to Address Greenwashing

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

    IOSCO describes the challenges of addressing greenwashing and provides an overview of initiatives undertaken in various jurisdictions to tackle this risk.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New ESG Reporting Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2023

    Listed issuers can access the platform free of charge to generate performance tables that must be disclosed in their sustainability statements.

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