Reporting & Disclosures

    News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    PCAF to Refine Methodologies for Reporting Financed Emissions

    By ESG Investor | 08/12/2024

    PCAF is consulting until 28 February 2025 on new methodologies for the global GHG accounting and reporting standard.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    NZAOA Backs Mandatory Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions

    By ESG Investor | 06/12/2024

    The UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance said regulators should mandate corporate Scope 3 reporting and provide more guidance.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

    The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Zealand FMA Reviews First Climate Statements under CRD Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2024

    The FMA is “encouraged” by the first climate statements filed by climate reporting entities and acknowledges the challenges they face.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Legislation on Tax Transparency and Global Minimum Tax

    By Editors | 03/12/2024

    Certain multinational enterprises will begin public country-by-country reporting of tax and other financial information, backdated from 1 July 2024.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

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    ESG Data

    Five Firms Adopt HK’s Code for ESG Ratings & Data Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2024

    Bloomberg, CDP, MioTech, Moody’s, and MSCI ESG Research LLC have signed up to adopt the new code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers.

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan Strengthens Disclosure Rules for Strategic Shareholdings

    By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024

    The new rule requires detailed disclosures for shares transitioned from strategic holdings to pure investment objectives.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU to Simplify ESG Rules Amid Criticism of Over-Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

    The European Commission plans to reduce compliance burdens on businesses by streamlining existing ESG frameworks.

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    Climate Risk

    Australian Investors Demand Greater Adaptation Action

    By ESG Investor | 28/11/2024

    New nature legislation and updated Modern Slavery Act are also key priorities ahead of 2025 federal elections.

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