ESG/Climate Risk

Global services firm KPMG has revealed that it is launching its eponymous ESG Academy, aimed at educating businesses on a wide variety of ESG topics.

China's major stock markets, including the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), have introduced fresh sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies, according to ESG Today.

The spotlight falls on the deluge of new ESG regulations across the EU and worldwide in the latest episode of the Sustainable Edge podcast. Hosted by Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman of Position Green, the series welcomes along Hugo-A. B. Munthe-Kaas, head of DLA Piper Norway's compliance and risk management group, for some engaging dialogue, exploring the complexities of compliance across diverse jurisdictions for multinational corporations.

The Council and the European Parliament have made a significant step forward by reaching a provisional agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

As the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues intensifies, insurance companies are faced with the complex task of aligning their strategies with the broader ESG landscape. As new research from Solera surfaces suggesting that customers are increasingly seeking proof of ESG commitment, FinTech Global examines how these ESG considerations are affecting insurers.

Doconomy, a climate technology startup helping banks understand their environmental impact, has acquired Stockholm-based financial wellbeing FinTech Dreams Technology.

Industrial Thought, a conglomerate known for its investment in taxation, financial data, and consultancy for the financial sector, has recently announced a strategic investment of £100K in Integrum ESG.

A new initiative, known as the Travel Insurance Eco Challenge, has been launched aiming to foster sustainable travel practices within the global travel insurance industry.

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), led by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and supported by the Ministry of Finance, is set to hold an online public consultation next month. This event will focus on the integration of the sustainability disclosure standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) within Malaysia.

Sensible Weather, a leading climate finance platform, has proudly announced the closing of a significant strategic investment. This innovative platform is committed to enhancing experiences for consumers in travel, event, and outdoor businesses, especially as the unpredictability of weather conditions continues to rise.