Asia-Pacific
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Japan Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Data Providers
December 19, 2022FSA has called on ESG ratings and data providers to endorse voluntary code.
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Asian Investors Urged to use Full Engagement Toolkit
December 15, 2022Despite increased activity, lack of baseline engagement and stewardship targets is limiting ability to cut portfolio emissions.
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SOEs Undermine Credibility of China’s Green Bonds
December 9, 2022The IEEFA’s Christina Ng says China’s state-owned enterprises continue to allocate up to half of their green bond proceeds to non-green projects.
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Carmakers Eye Partners as EV Race Speeds up
December 7, 2022Battery strategy seen as critical to future success, with Chinese firms already positioned to expand.
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Corporate Disclosures Needed in National Adaptation Plans – AIGCC
December 2, 2022Key asks outlined by Asian investor network to support resilience of portfolios.
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Autocracy “the Enemy of Sustainability” – Candriam
November 28, 2022Report from global asset manager also highlights complexities of assessing sovereigns from a sustainable investment perspective.
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New Guidance for Climate Resolutions in Asia
November 25, 2022Different tactics required across region for institutional investors looking to hold corporates to account on net zero strategies.
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APRA Updates ESG Risk Guidance for Super Trustees
November 21, 2022New expectations for trustees of superannuation funds part of overhaul of investment governance standard.
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New Zealand a Laggard in Net Zero Investment
November 18, 2022Survey finds “disappointing progress” in new net zero commitments, but notes progress on policies by asset owners and fund managers.
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China, Singapore Launching Green Finance Taskforce
November 2, 2022MAS, PBOC partnership is just one of a number of new sustainability-focused initiatives announced between the two countries.
