Over the past week, several significant events occurred in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) space, demonstrating the continued attention and action from global businesses and investors toward sustainable development. Here's a review of this week's major ESG news:
World Economic Forum Emphasizes Climate Risk and Corporate Sustainability Strategy
At the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, multiple reports were released indicating that companies are facing unprecedented climate risks and transformation opportunities. The reports emphasized that ignoring climate risks could be considered "financial suicide" and recommended that companies adopt seven sustainable self-rescue strategies to address future challenges.
TPEx Launches New ESG Digital Platform Features
Taiwan's TPEx (Taipei Exchange) officially launched the "Sustainability Report Production Assistance Function" on its ESG digital platform to help TPEx-listed companies complete the preparation of sustainability reports. This initiative aims to implement sustainable information disclosure, in line with the FSC's "Listed Company Sustainable Development Action Plan." Starting from 2025, all TPEx-listed companies must comply with relevant regulations.
Fubon Media Announces First Wave of 2025 ESG Action Plan
Fubon Media (MOMO) announced its first wave of 2025 ESG action plan, demonstrating the company's commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The plan covers multiple specific measures aimed at enhancing corporate sustainability competitiveness and responding to investor and consumer expectations for corporate social responsibility.
International Investor Coalition Calls for Stronger ESG Disclosure
An investor coalition managing assets totaling 6 trillion euros warned against weakening EU sustainability reporting rules, emphasizing that companies need to strengthen the transparency and completeness of ESG information. This move shows investors' emphasis on corporate ESG performance and their expectation that stricter information disclosure will reduce investment risks and promote sustainable investment.
MSCI Faces Potential Reputational Risks
MSCI is facing reputational and credibility risks due to potential conflicts of interest and anti-ESG sentiment. The company recognizes that failure to effectively address these issues could have a significant impact on its business, financial condition, and operational results.
EY Report: Investors Prioritize Short-term Gains Over ESG
EY released its "Institutional Investor Survey" on February 5, showing that global investors' focus on climate change and sustainable development has become deeply rooted, but 92% of respondents are unwilling to sacrifice short-term returns for the long-term gains of ESG investments. Additionally, 85% of investors believe greenwashing is more serious than five years ago, yet 93% remain confident that companies can achieve sustainability and decarbonization goals.
Hong Kong IEP Gains Statutory Status to Help Cultivate Environmental Professionals
The Hong Kong Institute of Environmental Professionals (IEP) gained statutory status on February 9, aiming to promote the establishment and popularization of environmental professional qualifications and cultivate more professionals with relevant expertise to meet the demands of emerging fields such as carbon emissions trading, green finance, and ESG reporting.
Life Tour's 500 Employees Experience Banana Culture in Cishan, Practicing ESG Co-creation
Life Tour Agency held an employee trip on February 9, with 500 employees visiting Cishan to experience banana culture. Chairman Hsu Shun-fu stated that as a local Kaohsiung enterprise, implementing corporate ESG and caring for employee welfare has always been the company's management philosophy. This activity not only rewards employees for their hard work but also responds to local culture and practices corporate social responsibility.
Conclusion
The events of the past week show that global efforts to promote ESG issues continue, and businesses and investors need to maintain high sensitivity and action when facing the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development. In the future, as the regulatory environment evolves and investor expectations increase, corporate performance in the ESG field will become an important indicator of their competitiveness.
