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Deep dives into ESG reporting, climate strategy, and sustainable business practices across the Asia-Pacific region.

The World knows GRI, IFRS, and CSRD. But did you know ASEAN has its own supply chain ESG guide?
Asia ESG Regulations·4 min read

The World knows GRI, IFRS, and CSRD. But did you know ASEAN has its own supply chain ESG guide?

The article explains the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (ASEDG), a voluntary framework by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum that helps SMEs in supply chains report ESG data through 38 prioritized disclosures. These disclosures are mapped to IFRS S1/S2 and GRI standards, allowing SMEs to reuse the same information for multiple stakeholders. ASEDG uses a tiered Basic–Intermediate–Advanced approach to make reporting practical and scalable across ASEAN.

Asia ESG Regulatory Watch – March 2026: ISSB Alignment, Scope 3 Mandates & Assurance Trends
Asia ESG Regulations·4 min read

Asia ESG Regulatory Watch – March 2026: ISSB Alignment, Scope 3 Mandates & Assurance Trends

Asia’s ESG regulatory landscape accelerated in March 2026, with ISSB alignment, Scope 3 reporting, and assurance frameworks gaining momentum. South Korea and Singapore led with detailed roadmaps, while China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia advanced mandatory disclosures and taxonomies—signaling a region-wide shift toward standardized, decision-useful ESG reporting.