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Sustainability & ESG
Reporting & Disclosures
ASIC Issues New Guidance on Sustainability Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The guidance has new sections on climate scenario analysis, scope 3 disclosues, and more specific guidance for directors of reporting entities.
Climate Risk
China Adds More Sectors to National Carbon Emissions Trading Market
By Editors | 31/03/2025
The addition of the steel, cement and aluminum smelting industries is expected to add 1,500 major carbon emitters to the market
Tokenisation
Thai SEC Relaxes Rules to Allow Tokenisation of Carbon Credits
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025
Digital asset businesses can provide services for carbon credits, RECs, and carbon allowances in a “ready-to-use digital token format”
Sustainable Finance
NZ Probing Whether NZBA Commitments Constitute Cartel Activity
By Mark Johnston | 28/03/2025
New Zealand investigates whether banks’ net-zero pledges under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance violate anti-cartel laws.
Nature & Biodiversity
UOB Becomes First Singapore Bank to Publish TNFD-aligned Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025
UOB will prioritise the agriculture, metals and mining, and built environment sectors, as they are “the most material in terms of portfolio size and potential risk”.
Climate Risk
SBTi Consults on Revisions to Corporate Net Zero Standard
By ESG Investor | 26/03/2025
The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift
By Gavin Blair | 26/03/2025
Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.
Climate Risk
Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025
The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.
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