ESG Data

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TNFD Backs Global Nature-related Public Data Facility

By ESG Investor | 14/08/2023

TNFD said nature-related data is an “essential pre-requisite to address the global challenge of accelerating nature loss”.

Reporting & Disclosures

S&P Global Ratings Stops Providing ESG Credit Indicators

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/08/2023

With immediate effect, the impact of ESG factors on a borrower’s creditworthiness will now be conveyed through narrative paragraphs in the rating agency’s reports.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong to Develop Roadmap for ISSB Standards Adoption

By Editors | 08/08/2023

A special working group will be established to work on the roadmap and make recommendations to the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

ESG Data

Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK, Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

In a recent financial dialogue, both countries agreed to support the International Sustainability Standards Board in implementing sustainability reporting standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Consults on Proposed Taxonomy for IFRS Sustainability Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

The board intends to release the final digital taxonomy in early 2024, considering the feedback they receive.

ESG Data

EBA to Collect Ad Hoc ESG Data for Risk Monitoring

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/07/2023

By analysing and reviewing the ESG data, the European Banking Authority (EBA) along with European central banks and financial regulators will be able to monitor ESG risks more effectively.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 16/07/2023

Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.