12+ Best Governance ESG Resources
Frameworks, reports, newsletters, guides and templates curated for sustainability professionals across Asia Pacific and beyond.
ArticleHow the ESG Data Convergence Initiative Standardises ESG Reporting in Private Markets
A five-year-old industry initiative has produced the largest standardised sustainability dataset private markets have ever had. Here is where it stands.
Newsletter#103 Green Bonds at a Crossroads: Impact, Compliance, and the Next Chapter for Labelled Debt
On the evolution of labelled debt markets, and whether the instruments that started a revolution are still fit for purpose.
Newsletter#100 Nature as Financial Infrastructure: Featuring BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is positioning itself as a first-mover in nature finance, deploying €5.4B+ in biodiversity-linked capital and helping build frameworks like Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. By combining blue finance, biodiversity-linked instruments, and strong partnerships, it is betting that early leadership will capture a major share of the fast-growing nature finance market.
Newsletter#81 The Limits of "Bankable Adaptation" in Climate Finance
Climate adaptation projects struggle to attract private capital because they deliver public benefits rather than profits. This article examines why traditional finance models fail and proposes blended approaches.
Newsletter#76 Why Visibility Alone Is No Longer Enough in Sustainability and Where Leadership Actually Gets Noticed
Sustainability communication is everywhere. What matters now is relevance. This article examines how leadership gets noticed through context, credibility, and audience.
Newsletter#67 Key Takeaways From COP30 In Brazil
COP30 in Brazil signaled a shift toward delivery, highlighting climate finance, nature protection, and just transition as core pillars of global action.
Newsletter#65 MDBs’ New Approach to Financing Nature
An overview of the MDB Common Nature Finance Taxonomy and its potential to shape how capital flows toward nature-positive outcomes.
Newsletter#62 All Eyes on Brazil: What’s at Stake at COP30
COP30 arrives as countries are expected to show stronger climate targets and clear plans.
Newsletter#51 BCorporate Transition Plans: A Global Progress Report
Corporate transition plans are no longer optional. This editorial explores what makes them credible, where companies fall short, and why investors and regulators demand action now.
Newsletter#50 UBS’s Blueprint for Scaling Sustainability
Sustainability is more than ambition; it’s delivery. UBS’s 2024 blueprint for scaling impact across global finance.
Newsletter#40 The $42 Billion Sustainability Leader
A $42 Billion global leader, Schneider Electric is driving energy efficiency, decarbonization, and inclusive access to power worldwide.
Newsletter#18 Can Sustainability-Linked Bonds Truly Power Our Path to Net Zero?
Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) offer a powerful alternative to green bonds by tying general financing to clear sustainability targets—rewarding success and penalizing failure. After an initial boom, global SLB issuances dipped due to concerns over greenwashing. Yet, a resurgence in credible, science-aligned SLBs—particularly in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America—signals renewed investor trust. High-emitting sectors are embracing SLBs, widening ESG access, while regulators push for transparency and robust verification. Landmark issuances, such as Uruguay’s sovereign SLB and Snam’s Scope 1–3 bond, show growing ambition. If implemented rigorously, SLBs could play a transformative role in global decarbonization efforts. Authenticity and ambition remain key.