APAC Emerges as Key Player in Sustainable Finance
A survey of 420 global institutional investors revealed that 60% of APAC investors plan to increase their allocation to energy transition, while 90% maintain their ESG and sustainability objectives
Basel Committee Unveils Voluntary Climate Risk Disclosure for Banks
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has released a new voluntary framework for banks to disclose climate-related financial risks, marking a significant step towards integrating environmental considerations into global banking practices.
New BRSR Amendments In-Line with IFRS: Sunila Sahasrabudhe
Sunila Sahasrabudhe, a seasoned ESG lead with experience in private equity, discusses the impact of BRSR amendments and ERPs in an exclusive interview with Sonal Desai, Managing Editor, ESGnews.earth
CSR vs. ESG: Not Identical Twins
There is a common misperception that achieving CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility means achieving ESG objectives.
ISSB issues global sustainability disclosure standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued inaugural standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, to drive sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide. IFRS S1 provides a set of disclosure requirements to enable companies to communicate to investors about the sustainability-related risks and opportunities they face over the short, medium, and long term. IFRS S2 sets
