Decarbonisation

Temasek’s share of sustainability-aligned investments falls to 9.5% in FY2026

The new SBTi framework will make the standards more accessible for smaller companies, says an observer.

Singapore firms expected to show net-zero progress under revised standards, instead of just set targets

Singapore Airlines’ contribution to Temasek’s portfolio emissions has been persistently growing post-Covid 19.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 195: Temasek to miss climate targets; Power, EVs dominate S-E Asia green economy

With an abundance of solar and wind, Asia has a credible path to reduce the region's vulnerability to energy crises.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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