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$4trn of Asian debt exposed to ESG risks

$4 trillion of aggregate debt is exposed to environmental, social or governance (ESG) risks in the Asia Pacific, with more than two-thirds of this related to environmental risks.

'Vital' ESG credit harmonisation project launched

Two credit industry associations are joining with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) to develop a "vital" environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting template for the credit market, expected to be published in the spring.

China carbon market makes 'smooth start,' but must be more robust

The China emissions trading system (ETS) made a "smooth start" in its first compliance period, but enhancements are needed to make it "more robust" in the future.

'Dramatic' 100-fold green finance growth over last decade

The global green finance market has grown 100-fold to more than $540 billion over the last decade, according to a 'first-of-its-kind' study.

Legal & General escalates assault on 'half-baked' climate plans

GRI and IFRS to collaborate on global sustainability standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the IFRS Foundation have agreed to work together to develop a global baseline for investor-focused sustainability reporting standards.

Apex supports S&P call for ESG scores to consider impact

Climate risk data provider draws investment from Deloitte

Marsh launches ESG risk ratings

Comment: Do the SEC's climate rules go far enough?

Investors heralded US climate disclosure rules - but in which areas could they go further, asks Michael Hurley