Net zero

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

China’s tight capital controls are keeping money within its borders.
NEWS ANALYSIS

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

HSBC has updated its approach, which the bank says is to reflect a significantly changed external landscape since setting its first net-zero targets in 2020.

Despite backtracking on climate commitments, HSBC says it is ‘more ambitious’ on its net-zero strategy

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

Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay says the investment company is still committed to its ambition of achieving net-zero portfolio emissions by 2050.

Temasek unlikely to meet 2030 climate targets, says CEO Dilhan Pillay

Sembcorp’s China renewables portfolio faces rising curtailment rates.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 192: Sembcorp’s renewable catalysts; South-east Asia’s geothermal potential

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

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

Growth in sustainable loans for DBS has slowed but continues to outpace its broader portfolio.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 186: DBS takes systems approach to cutting emissions; families ripe for governance review

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