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

    SET, FTSE Russell Partner to Elevate Sustainability Assessments

    By Mark Johnston | 01/08/2024

    The collaboration will see the Stock Exchange of Thailand replace the current SET ESG Ratings with FTSE Russell’s ESG Data Model by 2026.

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    ESG Data

    IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

    The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thai Stock Exchange to Update ESG Ratings Methodology

    By Editors | 21/07/2024

    The updated methodology will place “greater emphasis on publicly available information, reinforcing transparency and credibility in the assessment”.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports

    By Editors | 20/07/2024

    The FSA will soon hold a market consultation on measures to encourage companies to issue annual reports early, as recommended by the ICGN.

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    ESG Data

    SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

    SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.

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    Climate Risk

    NGFS Calls for High-quality Climate Data

    By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024

    NGFS’s new information note is intended as an additional resource for central banks looking to bridge climate-related data gaps.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ICGN Releases Sustainability Assurance Guidance

    By ESG Investor | 17/07/2024

    The ICGN said many companies and markets are in the early stage of sustainability reporting, and much of the information is not “ready for assurance”.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Opens Access to Sustainability Reporting Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2024

    To date, the platform has primarily been used by early adopters. Bursa Malaysia said it can now be used by “all companies” of any size.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    UN Working Group Issues Investor Guide on Human Rights

    By ESG Investor | 18/06/2024

    Most financial actors fail to connect human rights standards and processes with ESG criteria and investment practices, says UN working group.

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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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