Sustainability & ESG

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand XRB Establishes Sustainability Reporting Board

By Editors | 02/05/2024

The new technical committee will advise the XRB on New Zealand’s Climate Standards and the development of a voluntary, non-financial reporting framework.

Resolution & Recovery

HKMA Outlines Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2024 and Beyond

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2024

The HKMA has outlined its priorities for 2024 and beyond in its latest annual report and its 2023 sustainability report.

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

Common Green Fund Rules Remain Distant Dream

By ESG Investor | 01/05/2024

Investors call for greater clarity and certainty on regulatory expectations around sustainable finance disclosures.

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.

Sustainable Finance

ICMA, IsDB and LSEG Release Guidance on Sustainable Sukuk

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2024

With the sustainable sukuk market already growing, the new guidance will attract more investors and raise more capital towards the SDGs.

Sustainable Finance

China NFRA Issues New Guidance on Green Insurance

By Editors | 30/04/2024

The guidance sets out expectations for insurers to develop green insurance products and services and boost green investments.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZX Amends Listing Rules to Clarify Climate Disclosure Obligations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2024

The amendments also introduce requirements for issuers to appoint authorised representatives and provide NZX with their contact details.