HKEX climate disclosure policy to enhance ESG data quality

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's (HKEX) move to mandate climate reporting aligned with the global ISSB standards for all issuers should improve ESG data quality and asset owners' understanding of climate risks financially, said ESG analysts.   “The potential impact of climate risks on a company’s financial position should be clearer as a result of these measures, making it easier for asset owners to understand the impact of these risks on individual companies,” said Cathrine De Coni…