Decarbonisation

Beyond Hormuz: Asia’s energy goals need a new road map

This moment is a pivotal opportunity for Asean to force a transition from security to self-sufficiency

In the next five years, BII expects that at least 40% of new investments will qualify as climate finance – up from the target of 30% in the previous five years.

UK’s impact investor to invest £1.1 billion towards energy transition in Asia’s emerging markets

Initiative will focus on investments that support emissions reduction in fast-growing countries with coal-based energy networks

Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz – a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies – sending energy price shocks rippling through the global economy.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Decarbonisation is making a comeback thanks to the Iran war. The test is whether it can be sustained

Efforts to accelerate renewable energy deployment across South-east Asia have been slow

For South-east Asia, the transition to low-carbon aviation presents both an opportunity and a structural challenge.

War-driven oil shocks expose aviation’s decarbonisation challenge

Aviation remains one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – no single solution will be sufficient

Singapore banks’ sustainable loan commitments grew at a slower pace in 2025.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 188: Singapore banks face slower growth in sustainable finance; Grab’s confusing dual-class shares

This week in ESG: DBS, OCBC, UOB release sustainability reports; Grab raises CEO’s voting rights

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng says the government is significantly increasing investments in promising solutions to reduce power sector and industry emissions, and ensure a reliable and resilient power system.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: New S$800 million decarbonisation challenge to support research and innovation in low-carbon technologies

There will also be a new programme under it that develops promising solutions into commercially deployable ones to serve Singapore's climate goals 

Operating all aircraft at the manufacturers’ maximum seating capacity would reduce global aircraft emissions by between 26 and 57%, a new study notes.
THE BOTTOM LINE

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

A carbon credit transfer agreement was signed between Singapore, represented by Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng (right), and Thailand's minister of natural resources and the environment Chalermchai Sri-on last August.

Singapore carbon tax hike spurs demand for credits, but companies face supply crunch

Government is again looking into allowing roll-over of unused credits, and trying to ink carbon credit transfer deals with more countries

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?

These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August