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On sustainability matters, Singapore businesses still respond best to strict regulations: SAP

Jovi Ho
Jovi Ho • 3 min read
On sustainability matters, Singapore businesses still respond best to strict regulations: SAP
On the flipside, too much focus on compliance is the second-biggest sustainability challenge for businesses in the region.
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Sustainability remains a “carrot and stick” issue for companies here, as local firms respond to regulation over other motivations.

A recent study by Oxford Economics and SAP found that regulatory mandates are one of the key drivers of sustainability strategies, with Singapore leading at 74%, 60% for Indonesia and 52% for Malaysia.

Regulatory compliance is the main benefit (43%) for companies in Singapore, ahead of reduced carbon emissions and reduced costs.

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