ESG trends
When your customer sends the ESG memo: How big buyers are forcing Malaysia’s SMEs to comply
As the country’s biggest corporations race to meet the year-end sustainability disclosure deadline, the pressure is being felt along their supply chains
Over two-thirds of SGX companies unprepared for new sustainability reporting standards: EY study
Firms with financial years ending Dec 31 have under six months to prepare for the transition to ISSB-aligned disclosure standards
BCG, Temasek see investment opportunities for private capital – in climate projects needing trillions in funds
The rising need for financing is evident, yet global funding is only US$76 billion annually, with public sources contributing most of it
How tax professionals can play a role in a company’s sustainability journey
They can assess ESG-related schemes to help firms reduce their carbon tax costs, contribute towards causes, and adopt good tax governance
ESG funds hit by worst-ever redemptions as backlash deepens
ESG fund managers are facing one of the toughest moments in the strategy’s history, as investment clients pull record amounts of money.
Global trends in sustainable finance bonds
The sector continues to grow, with worldwide issuances hitting US$990 billion as at the end of November 2024
Here’s why I’m optimistic about climate financing
Carbon markets may have a slightly better year in 2025, as an agreement on a UN-backed carbon market has been finally reached at COP29
Microgrids can help with energy bottlenecks as Singapore scales EV population
These small-scale power systems that operate outside a national grid system and, with the help of energy management systems, could smooth generation and demand across the island
Navigating the new energy frontier: Investors can find opportunities amid the transition
From renewable infrastructure to natural gas projects, investors have a vast range to pick from in the drive towards a lower-carbon future
COP29 shows South-east Asia’s energy transition needs private finance; effective policies will catalyse that
The right ecosystem can support accelerated investment in solutions that can curb global warming, while not limiting economic growth
