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🌿 News update: HKEX adopts new climate disclosure rules for transparency 🌿 Read the blog by Douwe Muller and Cristian Echavarria: https://okt.to/9tPCHo The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is setting a new standard in climate disclosure! From January 1, 2025, all listed companies will be required to disclose their Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative aims to bring unparalleled transparency and consistency to Hong Kong’s capital markets. 🌏 Why this matters? ▪️ Global alignment: Hong Kong joins leading nations like the UK, New Zealand, and Switzerland in enhancing climate reporting. ▪️ Phased rollout: Immediate requirements for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with broader disclosures coming in 2026 for LargeCap issuers. ▪️ Comprehensive guidance: Issuers get a detailed roadmap covering governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics to ensure smooth compliance. 💡 Navigating these new waters? Our expert ESG and sustainability services are designed to guide you through all five work processes and eight workflow steps outlined by HKEX. Let us help you turn these requirements into a strategic advantage! 📩 Ready to drive positive change in climate transparency? Contact our team today for more information on our tailored ESG solutions. #ClimateAction #ESG #Sustainability #HKEX #GreenFinance #IFRSS2 #Transparency #FinancialInnovation #SustainableInvesting

𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 🌿 ▶️ Read the full blog by Nicole Balarezo Urteaga: https://okt.to/BUXJhS ADGM has introduced its new ESG Disclosures Framework, marking a pivotal step towards the UAE’s net zero by 2050 strategy. The regulation sets ESG reporting requirements for businesses and financial institutions. Key highlights: 🌿 The framework applies to companies with a turnover exceeding US$68 million and FSRA-licensed managers with AUM over US$6 billion. 🌿 ADGM offers a flexible 'comply or explain' regime, allowing in-scope entities to either comply with the reporting requirements or explain their decision not to do so. 🌿 Companies can report in line with globally acknowledged standards such as CDP, GRI, TCFD, and UNSDG, enabling them to choose the most suitable framework for their business practices. The framework is set to transform how businesses collect and report sustainability-related information. Our team of ESG specialists is ready to support our clients through every step of this transformative journey: 1️⃣ Comply or explain: We can help with communicating compliance decisions to regulators, ensuring that you set up the necessary infrastructure for future adherence. 2️⃣ Selecting standards: We conduct thorough gap analyses to help identify the best-fit reporting standards for each unique business, ensuring alignment with global best practices. 3️⃣ Data management and analysis: We provide comprehensive solutions for data collection, detailed analysis, monitoring progress, and setting strategic ESG goals. Our integrated advisory services and advanced technological platform streamline the process, ensuring transparent and accurate ESG disclosures. As the market changes its approach to sustainable business, we’re committed to helping our clients excel in this new landscape, promoting sustainable business practices that drive positive change and long-term value. Contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve sustainable business excellence 🌱 #ESG #Sustainability #FinancialServices #ADGM #NetZero2050 #Holtara #SustainableFinance #CorporateResponsibility

🌠 We’ve appointed Daan Schipper as Director Northern Europe! 🔗 Read the news: https://okt.to/WVR9At Daan will support our growth in core European markets, leading our Northern European team of over 60 professionals and leveraging our existing client base. With a career in banking and sustainable finance, including his role as an ESG partner at a big four consultancy, Daan brings extensive experience to deliver the ESG and sustainability services regulators and investors increasingly demand. #Appointment #Growth #ESG #Holtara #Expansion #FinancialServices #SustainableFinance #Sustainability | Emma Bickerstaffe

The ESAs have published a joint opinion report on SFDR. So, what’s included in their recommendations? Madeleine Kelly provides an overview of how the ESAs would improve sustainability disclosures to address greenwashing, and more. 🔖 Read the blog: https://okt.to/jtvHRm Here’s a breakdown of key suggestions: ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 – introducing a system to address greenwashing risks. ✅ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 – new standards for disclosure, naming, and marketing based on whether a financial product meets specific category criteria. ✅ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 – proposing that all financial products display a sustainability indicator on a scale, covering environmental, social, or both aspects of sustainability. #ESG #ESAs #SFDR #SustainableFinance #ESGCompliance #Sustainability

💡🌱♻️ We provided guidance on setting a baseline for carbon footprints during our workshop for students at the Financial Study association Amsterdam. Their Road to Zero team is committed to leading by example with their sustainability efforts, planning to enhance their social and governance standards starting next year. With our knowledge and direction, the FSA will gain insights into areas needing improvement and develop a long-term strategy toward net zero. https://okt.to/hem4wP #Holtara #NetZero #CarbonFootprint #CarbonEmissions #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #RoadToZero #ESG

📣 Calling all German fund managers! 📣 Join us alongside our Apex Group Ltd colleagues for our joint summer networking event in Munich ☀️ It’s the perfect opportunity to mix business and pleasure with teams from across both businesses in Germany and Luxembourg. 📆 July 4, 2024 ⏰ 18:00 📍 The Charles Hotel, Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich The theme of this year’s event is “SFDR & CSRD – How ESG compliance enables sustainable value creation” and we’ll hear from Rebekka Slotalla, Stefan Koch, Daan Schipper and Manuel Klesse. Reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/ed_85PGs #FundadministrationGermany #FundadministrationDeutschland #ApexGermany #ApexLuxembourg #Holtara #FundAdministration #WeAreApex #ESG

💡🌱 Join our upcoming webinar with Diversio exploring workforce reporting! Together, we’ll bring you leading solutions for European Sustainability Reporting Standards, specifically focusing on the challenging Standard 1: Own Workforce (S1). Mark your calendar and register now: https://okt.to/hWiD3E 🗓 June 27, 2024 🕒 3:00 pm UK / 10:00 am ET / 7:00 am PT 🔍 What's on the agenda? ➤ Quickfire: Overview of European Sustainability Reporting Standards S1 and its relation to CSRD compliance ➤ Deeper dive: Detailed look at disclosure requirements and key challenges ➤ Peer insights: Tips and tricks from clients who are already navigating the reporting process ➤ Getting prepared: Next steps for those within scope Our combined knowledge ensures efficient and compliant data collection and reporting across the EU and beyond. With our extensive sustainability reporting experience and Diversio’s advanced workforce reporting platform, this webinar is your gateway to seamless compliance. 🔗 Register now: https://okt.to/Qu2G5t #ESRS #CSRD #DEI #DEIReporting #WorkforceReporting #Webinar #ESGReporting #SustainabilityReporting #Diversio #Holtara

We’ve been nominated in the Technology Provider of the Year category for the Real Deals 2024 ESG Awards! 🎉 The awards celebrate authentic ESG change in private equity and we’re very proud that our contributions are being acknowledged in this way. It’s recognition of our efforts to operate more sustainably, collect and use reliable ESG data, and drive positive change in financial services. Judging takes place on October 17 and we’ll be sure to keep you updated! #ESG #Awards #DrivingPositiveChange #BePartOfTheChange #FinancialServices #Sustainability

Confronting governance washing in sustainable investing... 💡 Explore this critical issue and how we can address it, in our blog by George Lampridis, MBA: https://okt.to/c0FDv8 Governance washing is a deceptive practice where companies inflate their commitment to governance principles, undermining the integrity of ESG investing. Misled investors may face financial risks, potentially leading to a diminished trust in sustainable investing. #ESG #SustainableInvesting #Governance #ESGInvesting #SustainableFinance #GovernanceWashing

Essential green technologies for achieving net zero by 2050… 🌱 Is your company ready to embrace the future of sustainability? 🔸 Explore the key technologies that are vital for achieving net zero emissions in our blog by Dan Jackson and Douwe Muller: https://okt.to/x4INoY 3 impactful green technologies: ❇️ Electrification ❇️ Green molecules ❇️ Carbon capture Understand how these innovative solutions can help reduce your carbon footprint and secure a sustainable future. #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenTech #ESG #ClimateChange #CarbonEmissions