ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Note on Short-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The conceptual note proposes five different climate scenario narratives to underpin the short-term dynamics associated with various transition and physical impacts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Issues Second Consultation on MiCA Technical Standards

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The consultation covers sustainability indicators of CASPs, trade transparency, record-keeping, and machine-readability of white papers.

ESG / Sustainability

GTAG Releases Final Advice on UK Green Taxonomy

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Ingrid Holmes, chair of the UK’s Green Technical Advisory Group, is calling on the government to urgently implement a green taxonomy.

ESG / Sustainability

Canada’s Main Market Operator Launches ESG Data Hub

By Editors | 06/10/2023

The data hub will include climate action plans, impact quantifying, company and controversy screening, news and event coverage, and corporate peer analysis.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Announces New Disclosure Standards for ESG Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2023

The standards will become effective in December. A two-month “intensive review period” will then take place ahead of full implementation in February 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Principles Aim to Make Net Zero “the Norm”

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Principles announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen put emphasis on Scope 3 reporting from financial institutions and measurable targets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS to Issue New Consultations on Climate, Crypto Disclosures

By Editors | 06/10/2023

Consultation on bank disclosures of crypto exposures coming “soon”. Consultation on Pillar 3 disclosures for climate-related financial risks coming in November.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues Handbook for Voluntary Carbon Market

By Editors | 06/10/2023

The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, and provides information on how the Bursa Carbon Exchange works.

ESG / Sustainability

HKGFA Offers Suggestions on Next Phase of Taxonomy Development

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

New report launched at HKGFA’s 6th Annual Forum proposes 21 additional green activities for the next phase of taxonomy development in Hong Kong.