Climate change
Global air quality worsened in 2025 and poses threat to growth
PM2.5 is regarded as a greater risk to human health than larger particulates
Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from GDP growth underpins the green transition
The US, UK, France and Germany have cut emissions while growing their economies. Doing so makes net-zero more achievable
Issue 187: Iran conflict may boost adaptation demand; Sembcorp’s diversity to the rescue
This week in ESG: Mideast troubles may raise need for climate adaptation and resilience; CGS names Sembcorp a top pick
Singapore banks could see biggest losses on Indonesia loans among regional peers due to climate risks
The study conducted by NUS’s SGFIN, analyses data on the probability of default for carbon-intensive sectors
MAS expands environmental risk management guidelines for financial institutions
They will take effect from September 2027, and comprise specific suggestions for banks, insurers and asset managers
Budget 2026: Singapore to draw up its first national climate adaptation plan
The completed plan will be released in 2027
Scrapping business class could halve aviation emissions
Differences in CO2 emissions can be explained by the share of occupied seats, the aircraft models used on a route and the cabin layout
Oil companies get US Supreme Court hearing on climate suits
Boulder says the companies should cover some of the costs state and local governments are incurring to cope with the problem
Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
Trump said previously he believes climate change is a “con job”
Companies fear Singapore’s proposed coastal defences will affect lease tenures, costs
[SINGAPORE] Companies in Singapore recognise the need for them to protect their assets from rising seas, but are concerned over how lease renewals and the costs of implementing coastal defences will a...
