ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle

    By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022

    Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Launches Transition Bonds for Eight ‘Dirty’ Industries

    By Darien Choong | 09/06/2022

    Huaneng, Hualu Group and Baosteel have become the first companies to issue transition bonds, marking the official launch of the pilot programme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Temasek Launches New Climate Impact Investment Platform

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    Temasek has committed an initial SGD 5 billion which will be invested in technology- and nature-based solutions as well as carbon ecosystem enablers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    GFANZ Launches APAC Network to Accelerate Move to Net Zero

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy

    By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022

    The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    TWSE Launches New ESG Disclosure Platform

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    Listed companies are required to disclose the relevant information, or explain why they cannot, within six months of the end of each fiscal year.

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