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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Environmental, Social and Governance
World's companies met 5.3 of TCFD's 11 recommendations last year, up from 3.2 in 2020
While levels of disclosure are increasing, companies still fall short of the TCFD's 11 recommended disclosures.
October 13, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
TNFD framework launch floats nature-related risks to corporates' attention
British pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant GSK will publish their first TNFD disclosures from 2026.
October 05, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
All S-REITs have issued climate-related disclosures, but lag global peers in setting metrics, targets: EY, REITAS study
Just 30% of S-REITs have disclosed their net-zero commitments, and these range in ambition, note EY and REITAS.
September 13, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX RegCo to seek feedback by year-end on mandating ISSB-aligned climate reporting
Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) will consult on any possible changes to current listing rules by the end of the year.
September 08, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Private companies with $1 bil annual revenue could face mandatory climate reporting from FY2027: Acra, SGX RegCo
Acra and SGX RegCo have launched a public consultation on recommendations to mandate climate-related disclosures from firms.
July 06, 2023
Sustainability
ISSB issues inaugural standards, creating common language for climate-related impact on companies
They ensure companies provide sustainability-related information alongside financial statements in the same reporting package.
June 26, 2023
Sustainability
Climate-related disclosures up, but science-based targets still rare among APAC's largest listcos: PwC, NUS study
The study of 700 listed companies across 14 jurisdictions also found sustainability upskilling lacking for board and management.
June 06, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
TCFD: Asia Pacific is the second-best region at reporting climate disclosures
Since 2017, the TCFD has issued five annual status reports describing companies’ alignment with the TCFD recommendations.
November 10, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Tie climate objectives to employee remuneration: WTW
"What gets rewarded definitely gets measured and done."
September 16, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
MAS to cut exposure to coal and oil miners; issues guidelines on ESG retail funds
“Let me assure you — if MAS calls up a fund manager to a meeting, that usually sends the message across.”
July 28, 2022