ESG & SUSTAINABILITY
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) jointly announced the release of the latest edition of their Global Management Accounting Principles (GMAP). Designed as a roadmap of best practices, the GMAP serves…
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ACX (formerly AirCarbon Exchange) has formed a strategic partnership with EcoRegistry and Cercarbono to revolutionize the Voluntary Carbon Market, enabling accessible and seamless carbon offsetting for individuals and businesses. By combining ACX's expertise in exchange operations, EcoRegistry's advanced registry platform,…
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National University of Singapore (NUS) Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Singapore have released a comprehensive report titled "Sustainability Counts II." The report, based on the principles of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force…
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The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2023 has concluded with a celebration of 78 ESG champions who are driving sustainable change in Asia. Presented by Enterprise Asia, a regional NGO, the awards are recognized as the gold standard for ESG and…
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In a groundbreaking collaboration between Hong Kong-based law firm Stephenson Harwood and certified B Corporation PIE Strategy, a comprehensive study was conducted to identify the needs of businesses and investors in their sustainability goals and how the legal sector can…
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In a significant milestone, SGTraDex, a leading platform for trade finance, has successfully completed pilot transactions in the built environment sector, revolutionizing the seamless exchange of green data and certification. By integrating commercial and green data onto a single platform,…
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Preqin, the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, has released its annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report titled "ESG in Alternatives 2023." The report unveils key insights within the private markets, focusing on the developments, fundraising…
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In a groundbreaking move towards greater environmental transparency, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) has published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on proposals aimed at enhancing climate-related disclosures within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The…
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The pressure for corporations, financial institutions and investors to decarbonise their operations and portfolios is on the rise. And it’s not hard to see why. With extreme temperatures, unprecedented biodiversity loss, and irreversible ice melt, the need for climate action…
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) Nanyang Business School (NBS) has launched a new centre to promote academic research into sustainable finance and financial innovation, as climate change and the rapid pace of technology bring about new challenges for businesses…
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I heard someone say recently that companies that have not yet started to create environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports are data-rich but information-poor. So true. …
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