Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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How to Make Australia’s Taxonomy a Success
February 14, 2025Industry engagement has been key to getting the classification framework this far, says Nicole Yazbek-Martin, who led the work at ASFI.
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Coal Phase-out Negotiations Needed for Net Zero
January 27, 2025Alongside stranded asset dangers for investors, the early phase-out of emerging markets’ coal fleets leaves countries open to legal, financial risks.
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Plastics Schism Raises Investors’ Regulatory Risks
December 3, 2024Petrostates, petrochemical companies and lobbyists derail potential for “ambitious” global policy instrument, increasing the prospect of a fragmented environment.
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Australian Investors Demand Greater Adaptation Action
November 27, 2024New nature legislation and updated modern slavery act are also key priorities ahead of 2025 federal elections.
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Divergent Asian Taxonomies Create Confusion for Investors
October 8, 2024No country in the region has made reporting against the frameworks mandatory, further increasing greenwashing risk and due diligence costs.
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Asian Energy Transition Gaining Momentum
September 6, 2024Ties to coal are loosening, but the industry needs to demonstrate increased ambition in its shift to renewables, investor group says.
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Countries Likely to Miss Dubai Renewables Pledge
August 12, 2024China dominates on wind deployment but other countries are not on track to meet the 2030 goal, says Ember.
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Rio Tinto Urged to Change Tack on Climate Lobbying
August 6, 2024ACCR accuses the mining company of hypocrisy and greenwashing after it advocated for the weakening of climate rules.
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Indonesia Nickel “Riddled” in Social, Environmental Harms
August 1, 2024Increased due diligence and risk mitigation across global EV companies’ supply chains is paramount, the BHRRC insists.
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Blue Bond Could Solve China’s Over-fishing Risk
July 31, 2024Climate change and stricter regulation are pushing tuna and squid fishing vessels into unregulated waters, posing new risks.
