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Weekly ESG Trend Tracker: Latest Sustainability Updates 0317-0323

From March 17-23, 2025, the global ESG landscape witnessed significant developments, including EU reporting adjustments, greenwashing fines for companies, and sustainability commitments from tech giants. These developments have far-reaching implications for Taiwan's listed companies, involving compliance, investment strategies, and sustainability reporting. This article compiles ten key news items to help enterprises gain insights into ESG trends.

【每週 ESG 趨勢追蹤】最新永續動態一覽 0317-0323

  • Japan's GPIF Selects Impact Cubed for ESG Data (March 18, 2025)
  • Summary: The world's largest pension fund, Japan's GPIF, has selected Impact Cubed to provide ESG data and analytics, emphasizing the importance of data in investment decisions. This move may affect global markets, including Taiwanese companies, as GPIF's investment strategy has indirect impacts on international supply chains.
  • Release Date: March 18, 2025

  • Australia's Active Super Fined $10.5 Million for Greenwashing (March 18, 2025)
  • Summary: Australia's Federal Court fined Active Super $10.5 million for misleading investors about ESG investments, with actual investments not matching their claimed exclusions. This case reminds Taiwanese enterprises to ensure the accuracy of ESG reports to avoid similar risks.
  • Release Date: March 18, 2025

  • BlackRock Adjusts ESG Strategy Amid Republican Criticism (March 20, 2025)
  • Summary: The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, has begun scaling back ESG programs to appease US Republican critics. This may affect global investment trends, and Taiwan's listed companies need to monitor changes in international investors' ESG attitudes.
  • Release Date: March 20, 2025

  • Oklahoma ESG Legislative Proposal Sparks Controversy (March 22, 2025)
  • Summary: Oklahoma is considering revising its Energy Discrimination Elimination Act to shift ESG enforcement authority, potentially affecting energy industry investments. This proposal illustrates the controversial nature of ESG in the US and offers reference value for Taiwanese enterprises' international market strategies.
  • Release Date: March 22, 2025

  • Taiwan Smart City Summit Focuses on Sustainable Development (March 18-22, 2025)
  • Summary: Taiwan's Smart City Summit and Expo emphasized digital and green transformation, discussing net-zero solutions. The event provides a platform for Taiwanese companies to showcase ESG practices, potentially promoting local sustainable investment and international cooperation.
  • Release Date: March 18-22, 2025

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