Sustainability & ESG

    Sustainable Finance

    F4B Proposes Governance Model for Carbon Markets

    By ESG Investor | 28/04/2022

    The model builds on three principles to ensure carbon markets grow rapidly, adhere to standards, and help the global economy move toward net zero.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation

    By Editors | 28/04/2022

    The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    New UK Taskforce to Set Standards for Climate Transition Plans

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    The taskforce will develop policy recommendations, sector-specific transition planning templates and guidance, and measures to tackle greenwashing.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Guidance for Asset Owners on UNGP Roadmap

    By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022

    The BSR report explains how adopting a human rights-based approach to finance can strengthen the impact of ESG practices.

    Sustainable Finance

    CBIRC Directs Banks to Finance Green Highway Construction

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    Banks are asked to provide financing support for government highway projects and optimise the repayment arrangements for such projects.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Leading Banks Fail to Account for Climate in Financial Statements

    By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022

    KPMG analysis finds most major banks and auditors are not yet focused on climate-related reporting.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    China Plans to Adopt ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards

    By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022

    The CSRC is currently asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis, but in time they will be required to adopt international standards.

    Climate Risk

    IIGCC Launches New Investor Climate Engagement Toolkit

    By ESG Investor | 26/04/2022

    Stewardship and corporate engagement are “vital levers” to ensure companies meet decarbonisation targets, says IIGCC CEO.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022

    Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    CSRC Issues Standards for Fund Managers, Carbon Products

    By Darien Choong | 23/04/2022

    The new series of financial industry standards cover data governance of fund companies, carbon financial products, and mobile app design.

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