The Business Times
business-time-50
Asean Business logo
SPONSORED BYUOB logo

ESG guides: New resources aim to draw would-be impact investors

But public guides are just ‘a first step’; industry veterans say they prefer proprietary data

google-preferred-sourceAdd BT as a preferred source
    • The United Nations' country-specific investment roadmaps highlight opportunities in line with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); the latest map for Cambodia, for example, cites the development of logistics services, to promote agriculture exports as an investment opportunity area that would support SDGs such as zero hunger and decent work.
    • The United Nations' country-specific investment roadmaps highlight opportunities in line with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); the latest map for Cambodia, for example, cites the development of logistics services, to promote agriculture exports as an investment opportunity area that would support SDGs such as zero hunger and decent work. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Annabeth Leow

    Published Mon, Sep 12, 2022 · 05:50 AM

    INVESTORS who are keen to make a difference with their dollars can take heart, as guides to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing are becoming more common.

    “ESG investment growth has stimulated a regional increase in ESG-focused service providers offering knowledge and reporting,” said Justin Pooley, ESG manager for Asia and the Pacific at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank organisation.

    Such educational resources are being unveiled by institutions looking to drum up interest and support for ESG investments – with the ongoing rollout of “market intelligence” profiles from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) being a case in point.

    ESGAsean BusinessUnited NationsImpact Investing

    TRENDING NOW

    ST Telemedia Global Data Centres is one of the four operators awarded the tender.

    Digital Realty, STT GDC among data centre operators awarded 50 MW of new capacity in Singapore

    The proposed transaction also involves the sale of associated trademarks across Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar.

    Jardine C&C selling Singapore, Malaysia dealerships to Indonesia’s Chandra Asri for US$221 million gain

    Handled passively, satellite connectivity becomes a service that the telco distributes, while somebody else sets the economics.

    When every phone becomes a satellite phone, what happens to Asia’s telcos?

    Big Bullion’s co-founders Charmaine Chua (left) and Ian Chan expect the business to be profitable by December this year.

    ‘How come you’re so young?’: Gen Z couple takes on Singapore’s established bullion dealers

    Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
    Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
    View More