EU Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards
European Sustainability Reporting Standards The EU has released a revised draft of European Sustainability Reporting Standards, which will continue to […]
ESG Regulation
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IPSASB Plans to Establish Climate Disclosure Standards for Public Sector
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) plans to establish climate disclosure standards for public sector to better address the climate crisis and sustainable challenges
The World Economic Forum Plans to Establish an ISSB Working Group
ISSB Working Group The World Economic Forum (WEF) plans to establish ISSB working group to collaborate with the International Sustainability
EU Proposes Regulation on ESG Rating Services
The European Union stated in its recent sustainable finance policy that it requires ESG rating services to meet the authorization and supervision of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
The EU Adopted Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive
The European Union has adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which requires companies to strengthen sustainable practices in the business sector and reduce the negative impact of their business activities on the environment and society
AIGCC Establish China Working Group
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has added a China working group to meet the investment needs of the Chinese market for investors and promote ESG development in China
PBoC and MAS Set Up the Green Finance Taskforce
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced the establishment of a green finance working group, which aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in green finance and promote Asia’s transition to a low-carbon economy
EU and Norway Establish the Green Alliance
The European Union and Norway have announced the establishment of the Green Alliance, aimed at strengthening cooperation in climate action, environmental protection, clean energy, and industrial transition, ensuring the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement and the agreement reached at COP15
Monetary Authority of Singapore Releases Net Zero Plan for Financial Industry
MAS Announces Net Zero Plan for Financial Industry The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the launch of the Net
HKEX Strengthens Climate Disclosure Requirements for Listed Companies
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has released a consultation document on climate disclosure for listed companies, and plans to change the requirement of “Comply or Explain” to mandatory disclosure in 2024, and promote it to all listed companies in 2026
GASLA Releases Framework for ESG and Securities Lending
ESG and Securities Lending Framework The Global Alliance of Securities Lending Associations (GASLA) releases the Global Framework for ESG and
Eurosif Responses to ESG Funds Naming Rules
The European Sustainable Investment Fora (Eurosif) issues a document giving comments on the guidelines of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on the naming of ESG funds