Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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IGCC Devises Climate Resilience Strategy
August 23, 2023Adaptation themes will be incorporated into the network’s workstreams over the next two years.
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APAC Utilities Responsive to Investors on Coal
August 11, 2023AIGCC progress report outlines need for increased ambition, importance of multi-stakeholder engagements.
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AustralianSuper Hires 100% Club Founder as ESG, Stewardship Head
August 3, 2023Ex-Railpen sustainability chief will oversee the Australian pension fund’s ESG integration and engagement activities as it expands its European operations.
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Korea NPS in Legal Battle Over Silence on Coal Phase-out
July 21, 2023South Korea National Pension Scheme's continued financing of coal, despite promise to exit, sees campaigners seek redress in court.
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Keeping Up with the Neighbours
July 5, 2023With last year’s election of a progressive Labor government, Australia is fast playing catch-up on sustainable finance policy, as it deepens ties with sustainable finance leader New Zealand.
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Singapore Proposes Industry Code for ESG Data Providers
June 29, 2023The code establishes industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources, governance, and conflicts of interest management.
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IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact
June 15, 2023The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.
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Singapore Calls for “Careful” FI Assessment of Transition Plans
June 9, 2023MAS will issue a consultation on transition planning later this year and form new association to foster a dynamic ecosystem for green and transition finance.
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New Zealand Extends Guidance on Climate Disclosures
May 30, 2023The FMA will be covering monitoring, third-party providers, record-keeping and scenario analysis summer 2023.
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Singapore Unveils Finance for Net Zero Action Plan
April 21, 2023Code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures included in action plan.
