Asia ESG Regulations

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.

Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF): How to understand and apply it correctly?

This article provides a deep dive into Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), outlining its timeline, scope, and key requirements. It compares how this local framework differs from the global IFRS standards and highlights other national emerging sustainability trends.

Singapore ESG Regulations: What You Need to Know in 2026

Japan ESG Regulations 2026: What Companies Need to Know

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.

China ESG Regulations Timeline (2003–2030): From Voluntary Disclosure to Mandatory Rules

Trace the evolution of ESG regulation in China from voluntary guidelines to mandatory disclosure. A 2030 timeline of key policies shaping China’s ESG landscape.