ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

“High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science

By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022

Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

By Editors | 25/10/2022

Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Council Sets Out Position on Global Biodiversity Framework

By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022

The EU Council has finalised its negotiating position ahead of final COP15 discussions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, due to take place in December.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Revises Corporate Governance Norms for FHCs, Banks

By Editors | 24/10/2022

The FSC is seeking to strengthen controls around the interactions and communications between financial institutions and their major shareholders.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Confirms Scope 3 Disclosures Will be Mandatory

By Editors | 23/10/2022

The ISSB will develop relief provisions to help companies meet the Scope 3 reporting requirements, which could include safe harbour provisions.

ESG / Sustainability

IDX, Pertamina to Collaborate on Carbon Market Development

By Editors | 21/10/2022

Pertamina, Indonesia’s largest SOE, will help develop the country’s carbon market ecosystem, using infrastructure developed by IDX.

ESG / Sustainability

Overall Improvements Mask Climate Reporting Gaps

By ESG Investor | 20/10/2022

The energy, transport and private equity sectors keep investors in the dark on net zero strategies, says a KPMG report.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Introduces Transition Finance Framework

By ESG Investor | 20/10/2022

G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group publishes the outcome of activities across three workstreams, including a transition finance framework.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.