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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    ESG Data

    SEBI Mandates Certification for ESG Raters

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

    ESG rating providers in India now need to establish an adequate framework to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest and openly publish their rating methodology on their website.

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    ESG Data

    Industry Consults on Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

    The code incorporates recommendations from the International Organisation of Securities Commissions and sets out clear guidance for ESG data and rating providers.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

    By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

    Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

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    ESG Data

    MAS Proposes Industry Code for ESG Data Providers

    By Editors | 28/06/2023

    The code establishes industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources, governance, and conflicts of interest management.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS-SGX-CDSC Partnership to Expand Access to Climate Transition Data

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/06/2023

    Work is scheduled to start in Q1 2024, with the goal of integrating MAS’ Project Greenprint’s ESGenome disclosure portal and CDSC’s Net-Zero Data Public Utility global repository of climate transition-related data.

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    ESG Data

    EU ESG Ratings Rules Risk Regulatory Fragmentation

    By ESG Investor | 28/06/2023

    Proposed framework aims to tackle conflict of interest concerns, but fails to address “quality of raw ESG data”.

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    ESG Data

    Swiss Financial Institutions to Beta Test NZDPU

    By ESG Investor | 26/06/2023

    The NZDPU intends to provide an open, free, and centralised repository for net-zero climate transition data.

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    ESG Data

    TNFD Confirms Intention to Establish Nature Data Utility

    By ESG Investor | 25/06/2023

    Panellists at Paris summit for a New Global Financial Pact underlined the importance of integrating climate and nature considerations, with access to data a pitfall for both.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS Partners UNDP, GLEIF to Digitise ESG Credentials for MSMEs

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/06/2023

    Project Savannah will establish a common framework of ESG metrics for MSMEs, enabling them to meet the UN SDGs and facilitate their access to cross-border opportunities.

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    Climate Risk

    UNEP FI Maps Status of Climate Risk Analysis

    By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

    New report will help financial institutions accurately interpret the outcomes of climate risk analysis

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