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Issue 22: UOB’s oil and gas stance; investors’ COP27 wish list

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Mon, Sep 4, 2023 · 03:21 PM
    • Singapore banks DBS and UOB have taken distinctly different positions on how to decarbonise the oil and gas portion of their portfolios.
    • Singapore banks DBS and UOB have taken distinctly different positions on how to decarbonise the oil and gas portion of their portfolios. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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    In this issue: UOB stops short of committing to a net zero target for downstream oil and gas, while the Investor Agenda asks for scaling up of climate finance.

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    Net zero? Not just yet!

    UOB unveiled its net zero strategy and commitments this week, and its approach to the oil and gas sector stands out for two reasons:

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