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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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