ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Finance’s CSDDD Exclusion a “Missed Opportunity” on Human Rights

By ESG Investor | 16/12/2023

FIs will not be initially subject to EU due diligence directive despite benchmarks showing poor sector performance in addressing risks in supply chain.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore CGAC Issues Guidance on Shareholder Rights, Remuneration Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2023

The guidance is meant to help listed companies improve their shareholder communications and comply with new remuneration disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Issues Guidance on Development of Nature-related Scenarios

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/12/2023

The guidance will help develop scenarios for assessing the impact of nature-related physical risks and transition policies.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Tops Asia in Gender Equality on Boards

By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023

Bursa Malaysia has been ranked as Asia’s top exchange for gender equality in corporate boardrooms by the UN SSE and IFC.

ESG / Sustainability

New Playbook to Develop Carbon Crediting Programmes

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/12/2023

The playbook will define the roles of national registries and crediting programme registries and detail how information should be exchanged.

ESG / Sustainability

COP28 Nations Agree to ‘Transition Away’ from Fossil Fuels

By Editors | 14/12/2023

The agreement calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems and boost renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Sets Requirements on Disclosure of Director Remuneration

By Editors | 13/12/2023

Financial holding companies, banks, securities firms and insurers will have to disclose director remuneration under specified conditions.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Issues Finalised Guidance on Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2023

The guidance comprises eight principles to help businesses ensure their environmental and sustainability claims comply with the law.