ESG

ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 202: Temasek’s pragmatic climate ambition; China’s green yuan versus the US petrodollar

A heat wave in the city centre of Vienna, Austria, June 30, 2026.

Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say

The dip in the proportion of sustainability-aligned investments is a result of the Singapore investment company’s net portfolio value growing at a faster rate.

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

Solar panels in Indonesia’s West Java province. Dr Ma Jun says the private sectors in Asean and China can work together in areas such as renewable energy and battery storage.

Asean can lower cost of green transition by yuan debt: China’s green finance veteran

Calbee potato chips at a confectionery specialty store in Tokyo, Japan, May 12, 2026.

Japan’s love of plastic tested by supply constraints

Philanthropic foundation gifts to climate mitigation have grown since 2020, but still form a fraction of all giving.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 201: WWF-Singapore CEO on coalitions; Corsia could be big business

SGX and MAS started ESGenome in 2022 to develop a common disclosure utility that facilitates sustainability reporting for listed companies.

Gprnt partners SGX to improve company ESG reporting

The Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership is expected to raise more capital through future closings as it broadens its investor base.

Singapore’s second blended finance fund hits US$345 million with concessional capital from Temasek

Tourists at the Louvre Museum during high temperatures in Paris, France, June 26, 2026.

Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads