Sustainable Investment in China | Q2 2010 News to Know
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May 2010
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- Singapore Exchange Blacklists Former Directors of Chinese Companies (Times Online, April 14, 2010)
Several former executives of Chinese companies are among the ten executives who have been named and shamed by the Singapore Stock Exchange for “failing to act in the interests of shareholders.” The exchange has warned listed companies against hiring them.
- Low-Carbon Funds Taking Off (Jiefang Daily, March 13, 2010)
The venture capital industry is racing to launch new low-carbon funds to take advantage of investment opportunities arising from carbon trading and emissions reductions. Although many new funds are being launched, investors are being warned that they still carry significant risks.
- Companies Exposed to Water Risks Are Providing Investors With Too Little Data (Social Funds, February 22, 2010)
A recent Ceres’ report has found that the disclosure of water-related risks and opportunities by 100 publicly traded companies in eight key industry sectors are insufficient. While two-thirds of the companies reported data on total water use, only 21 companies disclosed quantified water reduction targets.
- Asia Water Project Launches Investor Report and Unveils Information Portal on China Water Crisis
The Asia Water Project released the report “Water in China: Issues for Responsible Investors,” which accompanies a new portal that provides access to relevant information about China’s growing water crisis and seeks to foster dialogue between investors and companies to encourage better water management.
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