Sustainability & ESG

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.

Sustainable Finance

Japan to Develop Sapporo into Green Finance Hub

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

New consortium aims to attract JPY 40 trillion over the next decade to promote renewable energy sources in Sapporo.

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

Climate Risk

SBTi Consults on Carbon Credit Guidance

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

The guidance will help to inform companies’ decision-making when looking to invest in climate finance and mitigation.

Climate Risk

Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FSC Publishes New Guidance on Climate Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2023

The new FSC guidance is designed to help fund managers and insurers to better understand and assess climate-related risks and prepare for mandatory climate reporting.

Climate Risk

SBTi Consults on Climate Guidance for FIs

By ESG Investor | 20/06/2023

SBTi seeks to assist the finance sector in ensuring their decarbonisation plans align with scientific principles and contribute to combating climate change.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Opens New ISSB Office in Beijing

By Editors | 20/06/2023

Beijing Vice Mayor Linmao Xia said the government will actively support the promotion and application of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in China.

Sustainable Finance

IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact

By ESG Investor | 16/06/2023

The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.