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In a global context where tropical rainforests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, these ecosystems are

PRIOR to the Covid-19 pandemic, discussions related to environment, social and governance (ESG) were almost exclusively about climate-related issues.

ESG Malaysia : How are Malaysia's banks stepping their ESG efforts to tackle the climate crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued an Exposure Draft on Climate Risk Management and Scenario Analysis, which sets out the proposed requirements and guidance on climate risk management and scenario analysis.

PETALING JAYA: The adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in the banking sector is gaining momentum but its success will hinge on embracing the right action. Experts and bankers agree that the adoption of ESG principles in the sector is vital and needs beefing up to ensure a healthy bottom line in the long term despite some hiccups. Ernst & Young (EY) Advisory Services Sdn Bhd director for climate change and sustainability services Arina Kok (pic below) said with the ...

The Paris Agreement was signed exactly five years ago on Dec 12, by 196 nations. It was a breakthrough in global climate governance and cooperation, with a target to limit global warming this century to 1.5°C, and at most, to 2°C. As part of this, each signatory country had committed to its own Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce carbon emissions. However, many countries are not on track to meeting their Paris commitments, and five years on, with more advanced approaches to c...