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

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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