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  • Climate disclosure 'stagnated' in anticipation of reporting rules, Australian regulator finds

    13 November 2024

    Australian financial institutions' disclosure of climate-related risks has "stagnated" compared to previous years, a trend which the regulator suggests was due to organisations waiting for more clarity on greenwashing and disclosure rules.

  • Some NGFS members arent able to 'go very far' says Ma Jun

    07 November 2024

    The Network for Greening the Financial System's (NGFS) ambition has been held back by some of its central bank members' national mandates, Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun has said.

  • Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

    06 November 2024

    Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.

  • Geopolitics now a 'very complex issue' for sustainability, says Ma Jun

    05 November 2024

    Geopolitics is making the sustainable transition increasingly difficult, with room for multilateral cooperation diminishing, Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun has said.

  • Shareholders expect us to be sustainable, says Swire

    04 November 2024

    Shareholders in global conglomerate Swire are asking fewer questions about its sustainability because they already expect them to be sustainable, Environmental Finance has heard.

  • Australia launches second round of taxonomy consultation

    31 October 2024

    Australia has launched the second round of consultation on its sustainable finance taxonomy, in a bid to bring "credibility" to transition activities.

  • CA100+ 'cross-pollinating' engagement

    31 October 2024

    The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) initiative is looking at how to "cross-pollinate" its engagement between sectors.

  • BHP climate transition plan gains shareholders' approval

    31 October 2024

    Mining giant BHP has won shareholder backing for its Climate transition action plan (CTAP), despite opposition from the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.

  • Hong Kong to launch ISSB adoption roadmap by end of year

    30 October 2024

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is to launch a roadmap on adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) before the end of the year.

  • DBS Bank to begin nature reporting

    30 October 2024

    DBS Bank is to begin nature reporting next year, Environmental Finance has learned.