Sustainability reporting

Three in four S-Reits surveyed are preparing for sustainability assurance readiness: PwC Singapore

While blended financing amounts have been increasing, they remain far short of what is needed to close South-east Asia’s climate investment gap.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 200: MAS-supported blended fund hits milestone; UN urges data centre transparency

A poll of Singapore businesses shows the Iran war is fuelling resilience concerns among small and medium-sized enterprises.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 197: Singapore launches SME sustainability initiatives; natural disaster protection gap grows

Keppel is significantly ahead of schedule on its 2050 target to hit net zero on Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Keppel should take heart from its success and make a firm pledge on Scope 3 emissions

Data centres are buying substantial new renewable and nuclear electricity, but fossil fuels remain their largest source of new generation.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 196: AI’s complex role in sustainability; Keppel’s emissions targets

When a company discloses that its emissions are falling, it suggests that its business model is evolving as it reduces its reliance on fossil fuels. 

Preparing for climate risks helps companies weather Iran war shocks: SGX RegCo

Ravi Menon, Singapore’s ambassador for climate action, says that Green 100 is aimed at making SMEs’ climate action commercially meaningful.

Simplified disclosure programme launched to support SMEs in sustainability reporting

Singapore-listed companies are making progress on climate scenario analysis, but key gaps remain, a study finds.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 190: Scenario gap in climate disclosures; sustainable finance and energy security

The review also highlighted that 63% of STI constituents have begun incorporating ISSB standards in their reporting.

40% of issuers required to make climate disclosures in FY2024 fully met SGX requirements: review

This is the first time OCBC's sustainability report is aligned with recommendations from the International Sustainability Standards Board.

OCBC cuts financed emissions in all targeted ‘dirty’ sectors in 2024