Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Court Orders Active Super to Pay A$10.5m for Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2025

This is ASIC’s third successful greenwashing case, sending a “strong message” to companies that their sustainable investment claims need to reflect their true position.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.

Climate Risk

HKEX Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal Across Operations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2025

HKEX says it achieved carbon neutrality across its operations at the end of 2024, setting an “important example” for the broader listed issuer community.

Nature & Biodiversity

TNFD Embarks on Pre-COP30 Adoption Campaign

By ESG Investor | 13/03/2025

The global adoption campaign will run through to COP30 in November, at which time the TNFD will formally announce all new adopters.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

Sustainable Finance

ASFI Granted Authorisation to Engage on Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

The authorisation allows ASFI and its members to engage in discussions and exchange information in relation to sustainable finance solutions.

Sustainable Finance

WFE Report Highlights Inefficiencies in Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025

On average, it takes 2.45 years for carbon credits to be issued, compared to 8 to 12 weeks for green bonds.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Issues Inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025

The new standards, issued following an extensive consultation process, incorporate key elements of the ISSB Standards.