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Sustainability reporting: listed firms report mixed experiences

Some companies concerned about resources needed and high costs involved

Annabeth Leow

Published Mon, Apr 9, 2018 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have started to file sustainability reports under the new comply-or-explain guidelines - but for some, it's been a steep learning curve as they grapple with unfamiliarity and issues like costs and staff buy-in.

The Singapore Exchange's guidelines for sustainability reporting apply to listed companies on a "comply or explain" basis from the financial year ending on, or after 31 Dec 2017, with reports to be published from 2018.