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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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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