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ESG Data
Malaysia Publishes ‘Climate Data Catalogue’, Identifies Data Gaps
By Editors | 19/12/2022
Malaysia’s JC3 says the data catalogue “represents a call to action” for stakeholders to collectively improve the availability and accessibility of climate data.
ESG Data
Japan Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Data Providers
By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2022
The FSA is now calling on ESG evaluation and data providers to endorse the code of conduct, publish it on their websites, and notify the regulator.
Nature & Biodiversity
Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors
By ESG Investor | 19/12/2022
European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Introduces Scope 3 Disclosure Guidance
By ESG Investor | 18/12/2022
A temporary exemption from Scope 3 disclosures will be granted for the first 12 months after the ISSB standards are finalised to give companies more time to prepare.
Sustainable Finance
GFANZ Pledges Support for Vietnam Just Energy Transition
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2022
Vietnam is the third country to launch a JETP, after South Africa at COP26 and Indonesia at last month’s G20 Leaders’ summit.
Sustainable Finance
HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields
By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022
HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.
Climate Risk
Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure
By Editors | 13/12/2022
The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts
By Editors | 13/12/2022
Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.
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