Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Ten Ways to Finance India’s Just Transition

By ESG Investor | 02/03/2023

Investing in a socially responsible net zero represents a “multi-trillion, multi-decade investment opportunity”, according to group of multi-stakeholders.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZX Amends Corporate Governance Code to Raise ESG Bar

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2023

The amendments cover ethics training, director independence, diversity policies, conflicts of interest, and ESG and climate reporting.

Sustainable Finance

EU Strikes Deal on Green Bonds Standard

By ESG Investor | 01/03/2023

Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).

Trading & Investment

LSEG, SZSE Agree to Collaborate on Capital Markets Development

By Editors | 01/03/2023

LSEG and SZSE will collaborate on product innovation, depository receipts, and index development, among other areas.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Commences First Court Action for Alleged Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2023

ASIC alleges Mercer Superannuation made misleading statements about investment options that were marketed as suitable for members ‘deeply committed to sustainability’.

Climate Risk

BNP Paribas Sued over Fossil Fuel Financing

By ESG Investor | 27/02/2023

BNP Paribas is being taken to court over its alleged failure to comply with France’s duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Consults on Regulatory Framework for ESG Disclosures, Ratings

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2023

The BRSR framework will be enhanced to require assurance on ESG disclosures. SEBI also proposes mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Budget to Advance Green, Crypto Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the government’s 2023-2024 budget that he will establish and lead a task force on virtual asset development.

Reporting & Disclosures

China to Create Framework for Mandatory ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 22/02/2023

Regulators may initially introduce the new ESG disclosure requirements on a “comply or explain” basis before transitioning to a fully mandatory framework.