ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam to Launch Pilot Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in June

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The scheme aims to support the country’s 2050 net-zero target, with flexible offset rules, phased implementation, and a dedicated carbon exchange.

ESG / Sustainability

EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025

The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Set to Commence Review of ESG Disclosure Requirements

By Editors | 22/04/2025

A review due to start next month is expected to ease requirements for smaller listed companies to make sustainability and ESG-related disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Publishes Version 3 Guidance for Banks on Climate Target Setting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2025

Version 3 contains new sections covering stakeholder engagement and the role of carbon credits in helping banks achieve their climate targets.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Proposes Conditions for Sustainable Finance Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2025

ACCC is seeking public input on authorising ASFI and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance.

ESG / Sustainability

China Publishes 2025 Plans for Carbon Emissions Trading Market

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

China released detailed plans for managing the market and expanding it to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries this year.

ESG / Sustainability

IAIS Updates Guidance on Integrating Climate Risk in Supervision

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/04/2025

The updated Application Paper provides guidance to global insurance regulators on integrating climate-related risks into supervisory practices.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand’s SEC Proposes Rule Updates for SRI Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

The new rules aim to curb greenwashing, tighten ESG investment standards, and improve transparency for investors.