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Sustainability
Walking the energy tightrope: Can Singapore achieve both energy security and net-zero?
By importing renewable energy from abroad, can Singapore achieve energy security without compromising on its net-zero goal?
March 17, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Surbana Jurong's master plan for climate change
“Climate — how do you post a cost on that?” asks Wong Heang Fine, CEO of Surbana Jurong Group.
March 17, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
City Energy harbours hydrogen dreams to help homes decarbonise
Unlike fossil fuels, green hydrogen does not emit carbon dioxide. CEO Perry Ong believes Singapore can easily make the switch.
March 17, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX and OCBC launch low carbon index that tracks Singapore’s largest companies
The index is said to provide investors with an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of their investment portfolios.
March 14, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Fidelity: Fewer Singaporean women invest, citing high cost of living
Those in Singapore say their savings in the last 12 months have decreased, particularly for 40% of women and 32% of men.
March 10, 2022
Inclusive society
In women we trust: How the financial sector can encourage female investors
40% of women here feel shut out by the financial sector’s marketing campaigns, and that's holding back US$12 billion in assets.
March 03, 2022
Sustainability
SMEs want sustainability information and training, fear cost increases: UOB
Half of SMEs surveyed believe focusing on sustainability will help improve the company’s reputation.
March 01, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore's 'very bold' plans to hasten net zero by half a century
“It may even be seen as too aggressive from members of industry and companies... but it is the right thing to do.”
February 20, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore government to issue $35 bil in green bonds by 2030, raise carbon tax in stages
Singapore will raise its carbon tax rate in stages until 2030, growing up to 16 times its current rate.
February 18, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Energy transition may shave 2% off global GDP by 2050, and that's a good deal: WoodMac
While global economic output is likely to take a hit until 2050, markets could recover that capital by the end of the century.
February 10, 2022