Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.

    Sustainable Finance

    JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects

    By Editors | 21/08/2022

    A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Perspectives from China: The Green Wave

    By Bradley Maclean | 21/08/2022

    Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia found that the quality of corporate ESG disclosure is seen to be lacking in China.

    Structural Regulation

    Perspectives from China: The Shifting Regulatory Landscape

    By Bradley Maclean | 17/08/2022

    Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia highlighted a refocus towards common prosperity type products and services, and a trend towards digital transformation.

    Sustainable Finance

    More Clarity Needed on China Green Bond Principles: Fitch

    By ESG Investor | 16/08/2022

    Fitch Ratings said the new principles provide greater transparency but lack clarity on the use of proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

    Sustainable Finance

    Bursa Malaysia to Launch VCM Exchange by Year-End

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    The exchange said the VCM will encourage investments in high-quality offsetting projects that can generate positive environmental and societal benefits.

    Sustainable Finance

    Australia Needs National Carbon Market Strategy – Report

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    The government should publish a national strategy that helps embed decarbonisation in everyday decision-making and upholds the integrity of offsets, the Climate Change Authority says.

    Climate Risk

    Central Banks Urged to Lead on Green Collateral

    By ESG Investor | 15/08/2022

    A new paper says central banks should adopt an ‘environmental footprint’ approach to greening their collateral frameworks.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

    Climate Risk

    ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

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