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Singtel first telco in Asia to renew SBTi-validated targets
Singtel is aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
January 11, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
Study finds 89% of SGX-listed issuers have board diversity policy but SGX RegCo says disclosures need more detail
SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says SGXRegCo will be closely monitoring how companies perform on this front.
November 17, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
More than half of online product claims to be green were ‘vague’ with ‘insufficient elaboration or details’: CCCS study
The CCCS has advised suppliers to be clearer about their terms and to explain any technical terms included.
November 16, 2023
Company in the news
Seatrium secures US$500 mil facility with a sustainability-linked conversion option
The new facility includes a sustainability-linked conversion option that’s aligned with sustainability-linked loan principles.
October 02, 2023
Special Event
How companies are transforming their businesses sustainably
The Edge Singapore held its first sustainability investment forum on June 13 with Straits Developments, UOB and LGT.
June 22, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore defends climate commitment after Kempen ESG exclusion
The government has invited Kempen to "learn more of Singapore’s firm commitments and concrete actions on sustainability".
June 21, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore's state-backed assets blacklisted after failing Kempen's ESG test
Singapore is falling behind due to its inefficient use of energy to protect the population from tropical heat: Kempen.
June 11, 2023
Sustainability
Managing climate risk remains a growing priority for Asian SMEs; most willing to allocate 20% of budget to ESG efforts
The findings were a result of an inaugural survey conducted among 800 SMEs across six markets in Asia in August 2022.
March 23, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank fallout
SVB exposes 'lazy' ESG funds as hundreds bet on doomed bank
Hundreds of ESG fund managers are now dealing with the sting of having misjudged Silicon Valley Bank.
March 16, 2023
Sustainability
ComfortDelGro's carbon emission reduction targets officially approved by SBTi
CDG is the first Southeast Asian land transport operator to have its targets officially approved by the SBTi.
June 13, 2022