energy transition

Middle East-linked energy supply shocks put Asean Power Grid back in focus

Geopolitical tensions, subsea cable networks are reshaping region’s energy security, integration

Reducing its reliance on Russian gas has been the cornerstone of Estonia’s energy policy ever since its independence in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. 

Estonia races towards renewables for greater energy security – not because of the Iran war

Its clean energy push was mandatory after its accession into the EU in 2004 and accelerated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Ravi Menon, Singapore’s ambassador for climate action,  says: “If you think about it, the ongoing crisis is a reminder of the inherent vulnerabilities in the global oil and gas system.”

Iran war raises urgency of climate transition, says Ravi Menon

He is one of two co-chairs of a platform set up to help busineses beef up their climate resilience and competitiveness

​Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua says the group will "not only enable AI infrastructure, but also be an AI-enabled asset manager".

Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua bets on AI, energy transition to drive S$200 billion ambition

The asset manager expects to cross S$100 billion in funds under management this year

Falling emissions alongside rising gross domestic product show that growth no longer always equals more pollution.

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

The Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment Working Group has identified more than 800 investable resilience companies globally.
ESG INSIGHTS

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

The oil crisis could push governments to diversify into renewables – or return to domestically produced coal, a fossil fuel which the region has struggled to phase out.

Middle East oil shocks send S-E Asia scrambling for alternatives, but cleaner mix is no easy choice

The crisis may be a catalyst – or obstacle – for the region’s renewable energy transition goals

As at January 2025, DBS, OCBC and UOB made up about 8% of Indonesia’s total corporate loan exposures.

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

For paper batteries, production does not depend on the supply chains for the scarce resources used to make conventional batteries.

This Singapore deep-tech startup believes its paper batteries are an important part of the global clean energy transition

Flint wants to get its cellulose-based batteries into every device that requires them, says co-founder

Harita Nickel’s emissions have been increasing since 2022 while its share of renewable power has been falling.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 184: OCBC hit by coal complaint; Parkway Life Reit secures green, social debt

This week in ESG: Bank under fire for loans to Harita Nickel; healthcare-focused Reit adds S$142 million of sustainable financing