Importance of ESG data to investors

Issues with current available ESG data points

How a global reporting framework helps

How and who will standardise this framework

Preparing for mandatory ESG disclosures

The timeframe to get ready

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on how businesses can prepare for the imminent wave of mandatory ESG disclosures.

BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance & Investments, Asean at HSBC. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability

Highlights of the conversation (click/tap above):

1:27 Importance of ESG data to investors

3:42 Issues with current available ESG data points

6:20 How a global reporting framework standard would help

7:38 How and who will standardise this framework to ensure its global interoperability

9:21 How prepared companies are for mandatory ESG disclosures and how they can be ready

11:20 The timeframe to get ready and what smaller companies can do

More about:

Growth and sustainability: https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability

A personalised action plan: https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability#Yourroadmaptosustainablegrowth

Sustainable Financing and Investing – ASEAN Report: https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/insights/sustainability/sfi-survey-asean-report

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.
This episode focuses on how businesses can prepare for the imminent wave of mandatory ESG disclosures.
BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance &amp; Investments, Asean at HSBC. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: <a href="http://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability">www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability</a>
Highlights of the conversation (click/tap above):
1:27 Importance of ESG data to investors
3:42 Issues with current available ESG data points
6:20 How a global reporting framework standard would help
7:38 How and who will standardise this framework to ensure its global interoperability
9:21 How prepared companies are for mandatory ESG disclosures and how they can be ready
11:20 The timeframe to get ready and what smaller companies can do
More about:
Growth and sustainability: <a href="https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability">https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability</a>
A personalised action plan: <a href="https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability#Yourroadmaptosustainablegrowth">https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/sustainability#Yourroadmaptosustainablegrowth</a>
Sustainable Financing and Investing &ndash; ASEAN Report: <a href="https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/insights/sustainability/sfi-survey-asean-report">https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/insights/sustainability/sfi-survey-asean-report</a>
Produced by: Howie Lim (<a href="mailto:howielim@sph.com.sg">howielim@sph.com.sg</a>) Ernest Luis &amp; Lee Kim Siang
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Hadyu Rahim
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Channel:<a href="https://bt.sg/pcOM"> https://bt.sg/pcOM</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://bt.sg/pcAP"> https://bt.sg/pcAP</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://bt.sg/pcSP"> https://bt.sg/pcSP</a>
Google Podcasts:<a href="http://bt.sg/pcGO"> http://bt.sg/pcGO</a>
Website:<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts"> https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Money Hacks Podcast on:<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-business-times-podcasts-1"> https://</a><a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Mark To Market Podcast on: <a href="http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt">http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt</a>
WealthBT Podcast at:<a href="http://bt.sg/wealthbt"> http://bt.sg/wealthbt</a>
Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.&nbsp;
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The Business Times Podcast channel showcases insights and commentary in markets, wealth management and current affairs.

Follow these series on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases insights and commentary in markets, wealth management and current affairs.
Follow these series on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcasts

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases insights and commentary in markets, wealth management and current affairs.

Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases insights and commentary in markets, wealth management and current affairs.
Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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