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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.
Climate Risk
SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity
By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021
Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.
Climate Risk
IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition
By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021
“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX to Consult on Sustainability Reporting Enhancements “Soon”
By Manesh Samtani | 10/08/2021
The consultation will seek views on incorporating the TCFD recommendations, specific metrics to improve data comparability, assurance requirements, and board diversity disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 10/08/2021
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
Structural Regulation
US SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal on Board Diversity
By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021
The new rules will require listed companies to meet race and gender targets, or explain in writing why they have failed to do so.
Climate Risk
Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption
By Editors | 05/08/2021
12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.
Climate Risk
JPX Sets Organisational Targets to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
By Editors | 02/08/2021
JPX is researching the possibility of generating renewable energy through its own energy generation facilities.
ESG Data
IOSCO Proposes Recommendations for ESG Ratings, Data Providers
By ESG Investor | 27/07/2021
IOSCO proposes recommendations to address the risks and challenges associated with products and services from ESG ratings and data providers.
Climate Risk
BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2021
A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.
Sustainable Finance
Japan FSA Consults on Draft Guidelines for Social Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021
The guidelines are aimed at promoting the issuance of social bonds by the private sector and preventing ‘social washing’.
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