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Environmental, Social and Governance
KPMG: Make carbon tax more cost-effective
“Further increases in the carbon tax rate may translate to higher prices of electricity for consumption.”
January 27, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Watch out for new sustainability regulation in 2022: Schroders
"Everyone in the investment value chain is facing similar levels of regulatory change over sustainability practices."
January 19, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Solar and wind 'too small' to limit China’s emissions, reduce coal use instead: experts
Global efforts to decarbonise need China’s participation, but China’s success depends on the development of renewable energies.
January 06, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Climate investing at 'inflection point' with 'explosive growth' expected ahead: Franklin Templeton
“It is a global problem that needs a global solution; no one has a place to hide.”
January 06, 2022
Climate change
This year’s 10 worst climate disasters cost US$170 bil, up 13% from last year: NGO
The report’s authors estimated damages based on insured losses, meaning the true costs of these disasters are likely higher.
December 27, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
A reality check for ESG investing
Fund managers and retail investors believe it is full steam ahead, but could danger on the tracks derail the ESG journey?
December 24, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG bond issues to hit new record again, more scope for better reporting standards: JPMorgan
Total AUM of ESG-dedicated funds in Asia ex-Japan reached US$35.3 billion at end-3Q2021, up 95% y-o-y, says JPMorgan.
December 16, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
Climate change takes centrestage in MSCI's 2022 ESG trends
MSCI has published their 2022 ESG Trends to Watch paper, outlining 10 trends as the sustainability agenda gains critical mass.
December 15, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
Policy inertia must end in the wake of COP26
"After some of the fallout from Glasgow, this inertia will be overcome — sooner, definitely, than later."
December 09, 2021
Sustainability
The pandemic is Resort World Sentosa's impetus towards sustainable tourism
"Travel and tourism will never be the same again. The good news is, we are now presented with an opportunity."
December 01, 2021