Reporting & Disclosures

    News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Commences First Court Action for Alleged Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2023

    ASIC alleges Mercer Superannuation made misleading statements about investment options that were marketed as suitable for members ‘deeply committed to sustainability’.

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    Climate Risk

    BNP Paribas Sued over Fossil Fuel Financing

    By ESG Investor | 27/02/2023

    BNP Paribas is being taken to court over its alleged failure to comply with France’s duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    SEBI Consults on Regulatory Framework for ESG Disclosures, Ratings

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2023

    The BRSR framework will be enhanced to require assurance on ESG disclosures. SEBI also proposes mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    China to Create Framework for Mandatory ESG Disclosures

    By Editors | 22/02/2023

    Regulators may initially introduce the new ESG disclosure requirements on a “comply or explain” basis before transitioning to a fully mandatory framework.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for SRI Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2023

    The revised guidelines incorporate requirements for SRI funds seeking to qualify as an ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund, among other changes.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Korean Draft Law to Introduce Fines for Greenwashing

    By Editors | 20/02/2023

    The Ministry of Environment will fine companies up to KRW 3 million for misleading or false sustainability claims.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Shenzhen Bourse Enhances Listed Company Disclosure Guidelines

    By Editors | 19/02/2023

    Companies in certain industries will have to disclose major pollution accidents, to promote better environmental governance.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Finalises Key Standards; Backs ESRS as Source

    By ESG Investor | 18/02/2023

    The general reporting standard and climate reporting standard are now expected to be issued at the end of Q2 2023.

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    Climate Risk

    Companies Making Slow Progress on Climate Transition Plans: CDP

    By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2023

    Japanese companies performed best, with 16 organisations disclosing to all key indicators that denote a “credible” climate transition plan.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Enforcement ‘At the Heart’ of ASIC’s Work: Joe Longo

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2023

    ASIC warns that it will target greenwashing, predatory lending and misleading insurance pricing promises.

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