© Reuters. US anti-woke movement targets ESG investment criteria The political backlash in the United States against ‘woke-ness’ has levelled its aim at the financial sector, with companies and investments dragged into the culture wars. Specifically, the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions is […] Click here to view original […]

With 2030 net zero deadlines creeping closer by the day, many companies are still struggling to get a handle on their carbon footprint and ESG performance – and they risk pushing away conscientious customers if they cannot change direction. Martha Karl, a senior solution manager at SAP, explains how […] Click here to view original

Far more green capital is needed to finance the world’s transition into a low carbon economy. SINGAPORE – After two decades of rapid growth, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is feeling the heat. For critics, the hot button issues relate to both performance and purpose. Soaring interest rates […] Click here to view original

The pandemic saw Malaysian corporates flagged for bad behaviour when it comes to managing the social aspect of the ESG scorecard. — Bloomberg WITHIN the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, while the focus has been heavy on issues related to environment and governance, and rightly so, very little […] Click here to view original

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd group chief executive officer Kellee Kam.—AZMAN GHANI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is collaborating with Monash University Malaysia and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF University) to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fast-track their adoption of environment, social and […] Click here to view original

Katayun Jaffari,left, and Rikisha Collins,right, of Cozen O’Connor. Courtesy photos The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was formed on Nov. 3, 2021, at the UN Global Summit to develop global sustainability disclosure standards aimed at providing investors with comprehensive and consistent sustainability information. On June 26, the ISSB released […] Click here to view original