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This case study by the World Resources Institute describes Singapore's strategy to mobilize private climate finance by mandating corporate climate risk disclosures. The approach involves a phased implementation of reporting requirements for listed and non-listed companies, as well as specific environmental risk management guidelines for financial institutions, all aimed at supporting the country's 2050 net-zero target.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a guide published by Forest Declaration Assessment that lists various frameworks, tools, and networks designed to help financial institutions and investors manage deforestation risks and integrate nature-related losses into financial decision-making.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative evaluates the readiness of major commercial financial institutions in Indonesia to assess and disclose climate-related risks and opportunities. Based on a survey conducted between September 2021 and June 2022, the report finds that while banks show high compliance with national sustainability reporting mandates (POJK 51/2017), they lack the depth of disclosure required by international benchmarks like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The report highlights a gap between the growth of green portfolios and the actual integration of climate risk into financial statements and risk management frameworks.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of the Life After Coal campaign and 350Africa.org, provides commentary on the National Treasury's 2020 Draft Technical Paper 'Financing a Sustainable Economy'. The submission argues that the Draft Paper focuses too heavily on voluntary disclosure rather than binding commitments and fails to align with the urgency of the climate crisis or South Africa's international obligations under the Paris Agreement.

This executive summary outlines seven 'green strings'—principles and conditions—that the Canadian government should apply to COVID-19 recovery spending, bailouts, and stimulus to ensure alignment with climate goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines seven 'green conditions' that the Canadian government should apply to its economic recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure alignment with climate goals and a transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) filed an internal appeal on 13 December 2019 against the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries' decision to redact greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data and pollution prevention plans for several major South African emitters. The CER argues that the Department failed to provide adequate reasons for the redactions and that the information is of fundamental public interest, overriding claims of commercial confidentiality.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a letter of support for recommendations by Fossil Free California and Environment California regarding climate risk disclosure under SB 964. CIEL urges the boards of CalPERS and CalSTRS to implement robust, detailed financial disclosures to demonstrate that their investment decisions regarding climate-vulnerable assets are consistent with their fiduciary duties to beneficiaries.

This fact sheet by the Centre for Environmental Rights details the environmental track record of ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd (AMSA), specifically focusing on its Vanderbijlpark Works. It outlines systemic non-compliance with air and water quality laws, significant land contamination, and a lack of transparency regarding climate change risks and greenhouse gas emissions.

This fact sheet details a USD 145 million green bond issued by the Stockton Public Financing Authority on November 20, 2018, to refinance water distribution infrastructure.

A statement by CIEL President & CEO Carroll Muffett criticizing Exxon's legal strategy of filing discovery requests and lawsuits against public officials, attorneys, and organizations investigating the company's role in the climate crisis.

Fourteen environmental organizations are opposing amendments to California Senate Bill 488, which seek to limit the Insurance Commissioner's authority to issue data calls and collect financial information regarding climate risk. This opposition aims to protect the Climate Risk Carbon Initiative, a program designed to evaluate the financial risks of climate change for insurance companies operating in California.

A letter from the Center for International Environmental Law and other organizations opposing an amendment to California Senate Bill 488 (SB 488). The authors argue that Section 7 of the bill would restrict the Insurance Commissioner's authority to request data from insurance companies, thereby undermining the state's ability to monitor climate-related financial risks and ensure market stability.

A statement by the World Resources Institute urging the United States government to endorse the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations at the 2017 G20 Summit to protect investors and maintain U.S. business competitiveness.

This report summarizes the Sixth Annual Meeting of the San Giorgio Group, held on 8-9 May 2017 in Venice. The discussions focused on scaling up green, low-emissions finance by improving climate finance tracking, evolving financial architecture in emerging markets, overcoming funding constraints for cities, utilizing innovative financial instruments, and enhancing climate risk disclosure to accelerate the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

A letter from the Stockholm Environment Institute U.S. to Vanguard's Investment Stewardship Oversight Committee urging the investment firm to adopt a policy requiring its core holdings to annually disclose financial risks posed by climate change, specifically transition risks.

The FSD Africa Supplier and Grantee Code of Conduct establishes ethical, environmental, and social standards for all entities providing goods or services to FSD Africa. The document defines a tiered compliance system based on contract value, with more stringent requirements and monitoring for higher-value partners, focusing on value for money, human rights, and climate risk management.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates how companies are addressing "cutting-edge issues" related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a framework of six key actions for corporate leadership and assesses progress and barriers across areas such as GHG reporting, target setting, and market adaptation.