Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

TCFD Scope 3 Review Supports Net-Zero Scrutiny

By ESG Investor | 20/06/2021

Comprehensive reporting on all corporate emissions essential for investors, regulators and policymakers working towards low-carbon economy, says GRI.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC to Make Environmental Disclosures Mandatory

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2021

Listed companies will be required to make mandatory disclosures on their carbon emissions, water usage and waste management starting next year.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan: Revised Corporate Governance Code Takes Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021

The new code seeks to enhance board independence, promote board diversity, and increase attention on sustainability and ESG issues.

Structural Regulation

CBIRC Finalises Corporate Governance Guidelines for Banks, Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2021

Directors are required to treat shareholders fairly and guarantee their rights, demonstrate high standards of professional ethics, and protect the rights and interests of stakeholders.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Stresses Quality of Financial Reports, Disclosures

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2021

The assumptions underlying estimates and assessments for financial reporting purposes should be reasonable, supportable, realistic, and not overly optimistic or pessimistic.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Forms New Advisory Group to Work on Taxonomy

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2021

The Green Technical Advisory Group will advise the government on developing and implementing a green taxonomy in the UK context.

Sustainable Finance

Update to Green Bond Principles Prioritises Transparency, Impact

By ESG Investor | 11/06/2021

The new guidance seeks to boost investor confidence with a focus on increased information flows and external verification.

Climate Risk

NGFS Updates Climate Scenarios With More Data

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2021

If the transition fails, 13% of global GDP would be at risk by the end of the century, even before accounting for severe weather events.

Climate Risk

MAS Sets Out Climate Strategy in Inaugural Sustainability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2021

Five asset managers have been appointed to manage S$1.8bn of Singapore’s official foreign reserves under new mandates focused on climate change and the environment.