Climate-related financial disclosures

THE BOTTOM LINE

Will climate risk derail South-east Asia’s US$564 billion data centre boom?

South-east Asia's growth trajectory means its energy choices will have global consequences, and Singapore is emerging as a key player in the coming years.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

South-east Asia can lead the energy transition with its partners

Firms building strong climate data and capabilities now will navigate future shocks with confidence.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Climate risks in volatile times

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. 

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

The review also highlighted that 63% of STI constituents have begun incorporating ISSB standards in their reporting.

40% of issuers required to make climate disclosures in FY2024 fully met SGX requirements: review

Indonesia occupies a pivotal position in global markets for coal, nickel, palm oil and gold.

Market volatility highlights Indonesia’s overlooked climate and resource risks

MSCI estimates indicate that losses from physical hazards could rise to US$4.6 billion by 2050 – nearly four times the 2024 figure of US$1.2 billion.

Climate risks increasingly pose threat to insurance markets, broader financial system: MSCI Institute

Coal consumption growth in South-east Asia will lead the world until 2030, says the International Energy Agency.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 176: Indonesia’s U-turn on coal phase-out; climate scenarios caught in paper retraction

Tariffs raise the apparent cost of imported goods, and when those inflated costs are plugged into spend-based emissions models, they artificially elevate the associated carbon footprint.

The hidden carbon accounting costs of tariffs

Ravi Menon, Singapore's ambassador for climate action, says: "I think between the next 10 and 20 years, climate change will be one of the major preoccupations of governments, of businesses and of the general public. It's going to dominate all your news."

Not necessary for Singapore to compete with the region on sustainability reporting, says Ravi Menon