ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

F4B Proposes Governance Model for Carbon Markets

By ESG Investor | 28/04/2022

The model builds on three principles to ensure carbon markets grow rapidly, adhere to standards, and help the global economy move toward net zero.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation

By Editors | 28/04/2022

The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

New UK Taskforce to Set Standards for Climate Transition Plans

By Editors | 27/04/2022

The taskforce will develop policy recommendations, sector-specific transition planning templates and guidance, and measures to tackle greenwashing.

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New Guidance for Asset Owners on UNGP Roadmap

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022

The BSR report explains how adopting a human rights-based approach to finance can strengthen the impact of ESG practices.

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Leading Banks Fail to Account for Climate in Financial Statements

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022

KPMG analysis finds most major banks and auditors are not yet focused on climate-related reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

China Plans to Adopt ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards

By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022

The CSRC is currently asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis, but in time they will be required to adopt international standards.

ESG / Sustainability

IIGCC Launches New Investor Climate Engagement Toolkit

By ESG Investor | 26/04/2022

Stewardship and corporate engagement are “vital levers” to ensure companies meet decarbonisation targets, says IIGCC CEO.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022

Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Must Provide ‘Adequate Assurances’ for IMF Assistance

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/04/2022

The UNDP says Sri Lanka should introduce a temporary basic income and negotiate “debt-for-nature” swaps. The stock market has been closed all week.