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Preparing for climate risks helps companies weather Iran war shocks: SGX RegCo

Incorporating such factors in overall risk management is ‘a more holistic approach’

Janice Lim
Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 01:00 PM
    • When a company discloses that its emissions are falling, it suggests that its business model is evolving as it reduces its reliance on fossil fuels. 
    • When a company discloses that its emissions are falling, it suggests that its business model is evolving as it reduces its reliance on fossil fuels.  PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT

    [SINGAPORE] Companies that have already taken steps to manage their climate-related risks are better able to respond to and withstand the energy shocks arising from the Iran war, said Eliza Tan, head of Singapore Exchange Regulation’s (SGX RegCo) sustainable development office. 

    The war, which began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28, has exposed companies’ reliance on fossil fuel-based energy sources, as well as the extent to which their operations can be disrupted as oil and gas prices surge. 

    However, those that have integrated climate-related risks into their overall risk-management strategy and adopted energy-efficient measures are better prepared for the latest shocks.