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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
ISSB Introduces Scope 3 Disclosure Guidance
By ESG Investor | 18/12/2022
A temporary exemption from Scope 3 disclosures will be granted for the first 12 months after the ISSB standards are finalised to give companies more time to prepare.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.
Climate Risk
Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure
By Editors | 13/12/2022
The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts
By Editors | 13/12/2022
Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.
Reporting & Disclosures
Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy
By Editors | 13/12/2022
The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.
Reporting & Disclosures
Australian Treasury Consults on Climate Disclosures
By ESG Investor | 13/12/2022
Australia is consulting on the design and implementation of its proposed standards for the mandatory disclosure of climate‑related financial risks and opportunities.
Reporting & Disclosures
HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Reducing Greenwashing Risks
By Editors | 12/12/2022
The guidance is based on thematic examinations at banks, conducted to ensure they proper systems and control in place to manage their green and sustainable products.
Reporting & Disclosures
ESMA Labelling Rules to Complicate Green Fund Market
By ESG Investor | 11/12/2022
Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds risk creating two types of Article 8 products, says Julia Vergauwen at Linklaters.
Sustainable Finance
BOT, UK Government Agree to Cooperate on Sustainable Finance
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The UK and BOT will work together to improve financial inclusion, as well as promote sustainable finance and sustainability-related disclosures in the Thai financial sector.
Climate Risk
Banks Get New Guidance on Financing Net Zero in Agriculture
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The new guidance sets out four key steps for setting agricultural emissions targets and calls on banks to engage with farmers on sustainable strategies.
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