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Issue 128: Trend reversal on ESG-linked pay; COP29’s shortfall leads us back to private capital

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Dec 6, 2024 · 07:00 PM
    • The use of sustainability-linked compensation fell sharply among Singapore’s top companies in 2024, KPMG has found.
    • The use of sustainability-linked compensation fell sharply among Singapore’s top companies in 2024, KPMG has found. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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