Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Introduces First-ever Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/06/2023

The independent board established by the IFRS will create a transition implementation group to support companies that apply the standards.

Sustainable Finance

Global Leaders Call for Immediate Action on VCM Standards

By Editors | 26/06/2023

Coalescing around standards being developed by ICVCM and VCMI was deemed essential for the efficient operation of VCMs.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZ FMA Guides Businesses In Complying with New Climate Disclosure Regime

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The regulator believes that the market’s ability to manage data sources and systems for reporting on climate-related information will improve over time.

Sustainable Finance

ICMA Issues Updates to Guidelines and Principles

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The ICMA’s climate transition finance handbook and sustainability-linked bond principles were updated, along with the release of additional guidance.

ESG Data

TNFD Confirms Intention to Establish Nature Data Utility

By ESG Investor | 25/06/2023

Panellists at Paris summit for a New Global Financial Pact underlined the importance of integrating climate and nature considerations, with access to data a pitfall for both.

Reporting & Disclosures

BNM Issues New Roadmap for Advancing Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2023

BNM outlines the key barriers to financial inclusion, and four strategic enablers that will support further progress.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Partners UNDP, GLEIF to Digitise ESG Credentials for MSMEs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/06/2023

Project Savannah will establish a common framework of ESG metrics for MSMEs, enabling them to meet the UN SDGs and facilitate their access to cross-border opportunities.

Climate Risk

SBTi Consults on Carbon Credit Guidance

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

The guidance will help to inform companies’ decision-making when looking to invest in climate finance and mitigation.

Climate Risk

Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.