Sustainability & ESG

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”.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Forms New Committee to Advance Green Agenda

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2023

The committee will advance Hong Kong’s green technology and finance ambitions and enhance cooperation with GBA cities.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Introduces First-ever Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/06/2023

The independent board established by the IFRS will create a transition implementation group to support companies that apply the standards.

Sustainable Finance

Global Leaders Call for Immediate Action on VCM Standards

By Editors | 26/06/2023

Coalescing around standards being developed by ICVCM and VCMI was deemed essential for the efficient operation of VCMs.

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZ FMA Guides Businesses In Complying with New Climate Disclosure Regime

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The regulator believes that the market’s ability to manage data sources and systems for reporting on climate-related information will improve over time.

Sustainable Finance

ICMA Issues Updates to Guidelines and Principles

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The ICMA’s climate transition finance handbook and sustainability-linked bond principles were updated, along with the release of additional guidance.

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

BNM Issues New Roadmap for Advancing Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2023

BNM outlines the key barriers to financial inclusion, and four strategic enablers that will support further progress.