APAC

Asian countries less transparent in ESG reporting: report

China is still the least transparent major sourcing market globally.

Asian countries less transparent in ESG reporting: report

China is still the least transparent major sourcing market globally.

Study reveals APAC insurers lack net-zero integrations

Majority of insurance firms have incorporated ESG into their investment decisions but only half have net-zero integrations.

APAC firms lagging in adoption of crucial ESG measures: report 

Companies should align ESG targets with business strategies and make sure they are measurable.

APAC sustainable bond issuance to grow 20% in 2023

China, South Korea, and Japan will dominate the issuance of sustainable bonds.

Southeast Asians embrace sustainable consumption

Consumers are sensitive to the price and durability of their purchases.

Danfoss, McKinsey craft roadmap for emission-heavy sectors’ decarbonisation

The highest carbon emissions were in the use of products in their lifecycle.

How firms can contribute to restoring the world’s natural capital by 2050

Corporate ESG efforts could provide $2.3t in economic benefits by 2030, according to McKinsey.

Financial services industry improve ESG disclosures and performance

Wealth managers show the greatest progress in ESG efforts.

APAC struggles with sustainable practices in ESG areas

The region ranks second to last in terms of the human rights index.

How transfer pricing leaders can integrate ESG into their practice

This includes studying how ESG efforts can transform a business.

EU to adopt new sustainability reporting rules in October

The CSRD will cut unnecessary costs in reporting.

Green procurement policies needed in path to net-zero

The cement manufacturing alone makes up 7% of the world’s carbon emissions.

Manufacturing firms should address gap in implementing sustainability programmes

Around 56% were dissatisfied or moderately satisfied with their sustainability progress.

How companies can achieve their ESG commitments

They should reach an internal consensus to reconcile their priorities and ESG goals.

Is ESG worth the hype?

Inflows into sustainable funds grew to over $50b in 2021 from only $5b in 2018.