Carbon tax

ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 182: Private equity targets coal; Singapore’s carbon tax realism

This week in ESG: Eastspring, Reviva launch coal phase-out strategy; Singapore Budget 2026 signals caution on carbon tax

Sustainability professionals agree that Singapore will still remain committed to its decarbonisation goals, even if a lower carbon tax comes to pass by 2030.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: A lower carbon tax may slow Singapore’s decarbonisation

However, sustainability experts say there are other measures to continue the push towards the low-carbon transition

Singapore already has the highest carbon tax rate in the whole of Asia.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Carbon tax could be at ‘lower end’ of S$50 to S$80 range if climate momentum weakens

Singapore will have to do its part to reduce emissions as a global citizen, yet not put itself at a competitive disadvantage, notes Lawrence Wong

A carbon credit transfer agreement was signed between Singapore, represented by Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng (right), and Thailand's minister of natural resources and the environment Chalermchai Sri-on last August.

Singapore carbon tax hike spurs demand for credits, but companies face supply crunch

Government is again looking into allowing roll-over of unused credits, and trying to ink carbon credit transfer deals with more countries

Both Singtel and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres have been reducing greenhouse gas emissions since 2022.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 181: Singtel acquires greener data centres; carbon tax in focus for Singapore Budget 2026

This week in ESG: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres may improve Singtel’s emissions profile; businesses call for relief from carbon tariff

From a whopping US$160 to just under US$0.10, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally.

Carbon tax: Where Singapore stands in a world divided on price

From a whopping US$160 to just above US$0.70, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally

Exporters of high-carbon industrial products such as steel, iron, aluminium (above), cement and fertilisers will be most affected.

Can the EU withstand the pushback against its carbon levy?

Brussels must defend its climate goals and prove its policy is the future of trade

The Republic will continue to be buffeted by the unpredictabilities of the global environment.
BRUNCH

When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad

From Cabinet confirmations to potential confrontations, much lies ahead in the new year

“We need to, collectively as an industry, focus on demand. How do we help companies build their business rationale for carbon credits,” said Choo Oi-Yee, CEO of CIX.

Carbon market players to focus on driving up demand of credits in 2026: CIX

Carbon exchange Climate Impact X CEO notes the importance of building confidence in the procurement of carbon credits

After Jan 1, a levy equivalent to the emissions produced in the manufacturing process of the imported products will be required in the form of purchasing CBAM certificates.

New EU measure reshapes global decarbonisation landscape

It is the first time that the price of carbon in a defined jurisdiction will be externalised beyond borders