ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Draft Climate Disclosure Guidelines for Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The draft guidelines for corporate climate-related disclosures draw heavily from the IFRS S2 climate-related disclosure standards,

ESG / Sustainability

TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction

By Editors | 06/05/2025

The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.

Big Picture

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

VCMI Issues Guidance on Using Carbon Credits to Address Scope 3 Emissions

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

The Scope 3 Action Code of Practice allows companies to use high-quality carbon credits to close the Scope 3 emissions gap until 2040

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Publishes Research on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The research is intended to guide Japanese banks and insurers in strengthening their resilience to climate-related risks and developing robust transition plans.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.