Biodiversity is rising up the investment agenda
Regulation, better data and policy make this a fast-developing ESG theme
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Asset managers split in responses to ISSB drafts
Diverging responses to ISSB proposals on creating global baseline for climate reporting standards
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China’s SOEs set for ESG transparency boost
Required by authorities to issue ESG reports by 2023
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‘Expert’ investors value ESG more than novices
A Schroders survey found people seek sustainable investments for multiple reasons
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Five ways companies can improve ESG approach
…and avoid being called out for greenwashing
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China’s vast offshore wind resources will propel renewable energy industry
Pictet’s Kiran Nandra-Koehrer says China’s ‘electricity mix is changing rapidly’
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Health and wellbeing tops Hong Kong investors’ social impact preferences
Schroders survey finds sustainability as a thematic investment has become more attractive in the last six months
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Three questions to ask about companies net-zero transitions
COP26 saw laudable commitments but short-term progress is few and far between
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BNPP AM appoints head of stewardship for APAC
Ho joins BNP Paribas Asset Management from the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change
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40% of Asian companies referencing biodiversity aren’t taking action
Just 4% treat nature-related issues as a priority
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Asset owners commit $7.1trn to interim net-zero targets
AUM applying to sub-portfolio goals more than doubles to $3.3trn
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Singapore tops financial inclusivity rankings
The Lion City beats fourth-placed Hong Kong in inaugural Global Financial Inclusion Index