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Issue 139: DBS has transition in sights; Singapore-listed companies lag in utilising climate reporting

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Mar 14, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • DBS Bank’s committed sustainable financing grew 27 per cent in 2024 to S$89 billion.
    • DBS Bank’s committed sustainable financing grew 27 per cent in 2024 to S$89 billion. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    This week in ESG: Singapore’s largest bank updates financing framework; review examines extent of climate disclosures

    Sustainable finance

    DBS poised for transition

    DBS Bank has rolled out the first major update to its transition finance framework in three years, clarifying and enlarging the scope of activities and assets that fall under the framework.

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