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Issue 142: Singapore banks catch flak for coal-powered nickel; more green lawyers expected

Kenneth Lim
Published Fri, Apr 4, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • In 2023, Harita Nickel’s directly generated emissions rose as less of its consumed energy came from renewables.
    • In 2023, Harita Nickel’s directly generated emissions rose as less of its consumed energy came from renewables. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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    Sustainable finance

    Singapore banks face nickel questions

    Singapore’s three banks have come under an uncomfortable spotlight for their financing of Indonesia’s Harita Nickel, a mining company whose smelters and refineries are primarily coal-powered.

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