Sustainability

Alex Griffiths (Fitch Ratings) discusses climate-related assessments and ratings, and the delivery of a more appropriate model.

Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Javier Guijarro (PwC) to explore why an ESG standardisation disconnect exists, and identifies the barriers holding treasurers back from formalising ESG approaches.

Current climate-change scenarios, while effective for policy development, are of little use to investors, and could even be increasing jeopardy. TMI talks to a climate risk scientist from the EDHEC Risk Climate Institute about the issue, and a possible...

Marina Petroleka, Global Head of Research, Sustainable Fitch, discusses green, social and sustainability bonds’ contribution to environmental and/or social impacts and the level of transparency and ambition in project or target selection, based on Sustainable...

The ACT held its second annual ESG Conference on 21 November to address the the drive towards green practices and net zero.

Experts from Standard Chartered examine the latest developments in sustainability and the challenges facing treasurers in successfully adopting them.

Tough times coupled with concerns over ESG is causing treasurers to think twice before committing to debt financing in support of low-carbon projects.

The recent launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB’s) two standards for sustainability-related financial reporting – covering general requirements (IFRS S1) and climate-related disclosures (IFRS S2), respectively – is a major...

If you’ve not yet heard about financed emissions, get ready to do your homework. They are about to become a key part of banks’ lending decisions and could potentially put pressure on corporate access to capital. Michelle Horsfield, Executive Director, SMBC Group,...

Three experts discuss the challenges facing corporates around Scope 3 emissions, and highlight the rethinking that may be necessary to address them.

Several recent initiatives to spur growth in green financing in China suggest progress is being made.

This article examines the drivers behind the new green finance standards in ASEAN and outlines what treasurers need to know going forward.