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October 2012

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  • The Hong Kong Exchange publishes results of consultation on ESG reporting, alongside new ESG Guidelines for listed companies (August 31, 2012, Hong Kong Stock Exchange) 

    Following 106 responses to its consultation, the Exchange published its Consultation Conclusions on ESG Reporting Guide for companies listed in Hong Kong.  The Guide is divided into four areas: Workplace Quality, Environmental Protection, Operating Practices and Community Involvement.  Each of the areas is divided into three sections: aspects, general disclosure recommendations and key performance indicators. The Guide will be a recommended practice.

  • New China Environmental Protection Index to Be Launched (September 3, 2012, China Securities Index Co) 

    Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co announced the upcoming launch of SSE Environmental Protection Industry Index, CSI Environmental Protection Industry Index on 25 September 2012.

  • German state bank KfW targeted over Beijing waste-burning plant (October 3, 2012, China Dialogue) 

    Chinese campaign groups are concerned about the environmental impact of a new waste incinerator being built in Beijing and funded by the German state bank, KfW. Despite KfW’s response that it is confident its technical expertise and project-management strengths, combined with German technology, will ensure the scheme reaches the highest standards, the Chinese campaigners are requesting to see the environmental impact assessment.

  • Shareholder group ousts CEO and board at China renewables firm (October 3, 2012, Responsible Investor)

    A group of investors has won a boardroom battle at New York-listed China Hydroelectric Corp. The group has secured an agreement under which China Hydro’s Chief Executive will depart immediately and that the shareholder group will get its candidates onto the company’s board.

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