Asia Pacific

Working group to develop ESG ratings, data products code of conduct for Hong Kong

Australian government wins investor group praise for climate funding

Investor groups have welcomed a AUD22.7 billion ($15.1 billion) funding package the Australian government has pledged to support the transition to net zero, development of sustainability fund labels and tackling 'greenwashing'.

AIGCC report helps investors manage nature-related risks

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has published its report on how investors can effectively manage nature-related risks.

Japan to study 'financed emissions' in second climate scenario analysis of banks

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) and Financial Services Agency (FSA) are preparing to run a second climate scenario analysis of three major Japanese banks, which could include analysis of the banks' 'financed emissions'.

Singapore and UK step up work to boost transition finance

Hong Kong publishes 'reframed' sustainable finance taxonomy

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published its Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, a sustainable classification framework for the local market.

Actis-backed Nozomi Energy wins two Japanese BESS projects

Korea publishes ISSB-based draft disclosure standards

Australian investor body seeks experts for taxonomy project

BII backs Indian EV charging network with $19m

'Unprecedented': Woodside Energy climate plan rejected by investors

Australian oil and gas firm Woodside Energy had its climate transition plan rejected by a majority of shareholders at its annual general meeting (AGM), with investor groups arguing this record-breaking opposition showed its plans remained "insufficient".

AUD80trn investors back 'essential' Australian climate reporting bill

BlueOrchard bags BII and NDF for second emerging markets fund

SUSI Partners reopens Asia Transition Fund with Philippines investment

SSBJ issues draft sustainability disclosure standards

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued three exposure draft disclosure standards it said are aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS standards.