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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 Issues First Penalty Over Greenwashing Concerns
By Editors | 29/10/2022
ASIC said Tlou Energy made “false or misleading sustainability-related statements” in materials filed with ASX about its energy production.
Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore to Host Platform to Unify Carbon Market Registry Data
By Editors | 29/10/2022
Climate Action Data Trust, or CAD Trust, will link, aggregate and harmonise all major carbon market registry data, and help with reporting under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SGX RegCo Consults on Independent Director Tenure Limit
By Editors | 28/10/2022
The consultation also proposes to require listed companies to disclose director and CEO remuneration in annual reports on a named basis.
Reporting & Disclosures
Three in Five Lenders Not Reporting Emissions
By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022
Roughly 60% of lenders are yet to report any absolute financed emissions data, according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Reporting & Disclosures
More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch
By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022
Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.
Reporting & Disclosures
JPX Launches Beta Version of ESG Information Portal
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The portal provides users easy access to ESG information from reports published by TSE-listed companies.
Reporting & Disclosures
German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.
Climate Risk
Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.
Reporting & Disclosures
FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds
By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022
The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.
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