ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh to Form New Market for Shariah Compliant Securities

By Editors | 23/01/2023

The BSEC has formed a-nine member advisory council to help develop the new Islamic capital market.

ESG / Sustainability

Researchers Dispute Benefits of Verra Approved Carbon Credits

By Editors | 23/01/2023

Investigative journalists found that only a handful of Verra’s rainforest projects showed evidence of deforestation reductions.

Enforcement

SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims

By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023

A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion

By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023

Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Commission Launches Net Zero Industry Act

By ESG Investor | 19/01/2023

The act aims to increase funding for clean energy technologies across EU member states, including through a new European Sovereignty Fund.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Firms Team Up to Accelerate Climate Action

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2023

The partnership comprises the GBBC, Eqo Networks, BxCi, Solana Foundation, Ripple, Regen Network, and Climate Collective.

ESG / Sustainability

Taskforce Introduces Framework to Mobilise Investment Capital

By ESG Investor | 18/01/2023

The framework aims to ensure investors are not simply disinvesting from more difficult sectors, particularly in emerging economies.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three Year Strategic Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2023

The strategic plan focuses on creating more opportunities for businesses and investors and ensuring the SET can accommodate capital market growth.