Governance, Risk & Compliance Singapore is driving transition toward ‘net zero’ amid broader sustainability and ESG push, say officials October 4, 2022 Singapore is leading the push to have greenhouse gas emissions from business operations, manufacturing and services captured comprehensively in carbon pricing models, according to sustainability experts. Neil Mascarenhas, Asia lead… Read more
Environmental, social & governance Special Report: ESG Under Strain September 30, 2022 After a period of ascendancy, the momentum behind ESG initiatives among companies and governments has recently come under strain. Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance Corporates add ESG to financial crime risk screens, bribery and corruption risk seen in carbon offset schemes September 30, 2022 Corporates have added environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to their financial crime and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) risk rating systems used to vet clients, suppliers, and third-party introducers. Those… Read more
Global Trade & Supply Chains How ESG & climate-related obligations are critical in US supply chain relationships September 9, 2022 Climate-related issues are becoming an important part of US supply chains as more companies are using contract clauses to hold their vendors & suppliers to stricter standards Environmental, social, and… Read more
Research and Know-How Climate risk, net zero and corporate governance legal practice note May 10, 2022 Directors of Australian companies are now increasingly required to consider the risks posed by climate change as part of their corporate governance Read more
Leadership & Strategy Thomson Reuters 2021 Social Impact & ESG Report: Progress on Key ESG Activities April 29, 2022 Thomson Reuters’ “2021 Social Impact and ESG Report” highlights the company’s major ESG activities and offers insight into its progress on its goals in several key areas Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance Understanding ESG and its impact on companies in 2022 and beyond February 14, 2022 With the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, held in Glasgow, Scotland, the important topic of climate change comes front and centre. As we set the… Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance ESG: Fast-emerging challenges for financial institutions October 26, 2021 Investment managers, banks, securities firms, and their regulators face a difficult task because the risks associated with ESG issues are often so new that they are difficult to quantify. This… Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance IMPACT ANALYSIS: ESG regulations in Asia gather momentum August 24, 2021 Regulators in the Asia-Pacific region have prioritised environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their approach and outlook. Although ESG in the Asian region is gathering momentum, it still remains… Read more