Sustainability & ESG

Nature & Biodiversity

ISSB Asked to Prioritise Biodiversity in Two-year Work Plan

By ESG Investor | 07/08/2023

Respondents to ISSB’s agenda priorities consultation call for focus on biodiversity and nature, progress on social and human-rights related reporting standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

The Future of Climate Reporting: A Deeper Look at ISSB, HKEX Proposals

By Siva Ramachandran | 06/08/2023

CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong call for auditor oversight and proportionate approach to climate disclosure with differentiated requirements for GEM issuers.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand XRB Sets Temporary GHG Assurance Standard

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/08/2023

From October 2024, climate reporting entities in New Zealand will need to use an internationally recognised assurance standard (ISAE or ISO) to obtain assurance over their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Consults on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 04/08/2023

IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein said external and independent assurance is needed to increase trust in corporate sustainability reporting.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Sets Sustainability Disclosure Standards Deadline

By ESG Investor | 03/08/2023

The standards will utilise the ISSB framework as a baseline, only diverting from it “if absolutely necessary for UK specific matters”.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Lawmakers Accuse BlackRock, MSCI of Aiding China Military

By Editors | 03/08/2023

US House committee accuses BlackRock and MSCI of indirectly financing blacklisted entities that facilitate human rights abuses.

Nature & Biodiversity

How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.