Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

GFANZ Hits Pause on Crucial Transition, Nature Guidance

By ESG Investor | 04/02/2025

The pause is part of a restructuring effort announced in December amid mounting pressure from the anti-ESG movement in the US.

Climate Risk

US Treasury Announces Withdrawal from NGFS

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/01/2025

Treasury said the move aligns with the current administration’s policies of prioritising US interests in international environmental agreements and energy policy

Capital Adequacy

IAIS Sets Out Work Priorities in New 2025-2026 Roadmap

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/01/2025

Following the adoption of the Insurance Capital Standard at the end of 2024, the IAIS will shift focus to implementation and addressing risks in the industry.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB, IESBA Launch Sustainability Assurance & Ethics Standards

By ESG Investor | 30/01/2025

The standards aim to ensure qualified practitioners can consistently perform high-quality assurance engagements on sustainability information

Reporting & Disclosures

UNEP FI Launches Human Rights Toolkit for Financial Institutions

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/01/2025

The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to help financial institutions integrate human rights considerations into their operations

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Adds SRI Funds to ESG Product Platform

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2025

The Platform, initially launched in January 2023, now include detailed information on sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) funds.

Climate Risk

Bloomberg Philanthropies to Fund UN Climate Body After US Withdrawal

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies and other US climate funders will fund the UNFCCC to offset the financial shortfall caused by the US withdrawal

Reporting & Disclosures

AFRC Assesses Readiness for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2025

An increasing number of HK-listed entities are obtaining sustainability assurance, and more auditors are offering these services.