Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

Singapore Government Creates Carbon Credit Alliance

By ESG Investor | 02/08/2024

The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance will serve as a platform for companies to acquire carbon credits, build knowledge, and discuss issues related to Article 6.

Sustainable Finance

Gold Standard Carbon Credits Debut on HKEX Carbon Marketplace

By Editors | 02/08/2024

Gold Standard’s Verified Emission Reductions can now be traded on the Core Climate platform. Trading fees are waived until further notice

Climate Risk

RBI to Release Additional Guidance on Climate-related Risks

By Ajoy K Das | 02/08/2024

RBI official said guidance will be released on scenario analysis, stress testing and effective management of climate-related financial risks.

ESG Data

Malaysia JC3 to Pursue Additional Climate-related Data Initiatives

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

The Joint Committee on Climate Change will help develop national emissions factors for key industrial sectors and simplify climate-related reporting for businesses.

Reporting & Disclosures

DBS, Deloitte Launch Tool to Help SMEs Close Decarbonisation Gaps

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

The new sustainability solution aligns with the TCFD framework and helps Singapore SMEs meet their reporting obligations more effectively.

ESG Data

SET, FTSE Russell Partner to Elevate Sustainability Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 01/08/2024

The collaboration will see the Stock Exchange of Thailand replace the current SET ESG Ratings with FTSE Russell’s ESG Data Model by 2026.

Reporting & Disclosures

IASB Proposes Climate-related Disclosure Guidance for Financial Statements

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

Eight illustrative examples are proposed to improve transparency of information about climate-related uncertainties in financial statements.

ESG Data

IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.

Trading & Investment

Japan Seeking More Foreign Participation in JGB Market

By Editors | 31/07/2024

The government reportedly plans to designate brokerage firms to work on outreach activities to attract overseas investors into the JGB market.