sustainable finance
Singapore firms expected to show net-zero progress under revised standards, instead of just set targets
They will be assessed on a ‘best-effort’ basis to account for constraints, but this raises greenwashing concerns
Singapore banks may need to address indirect exposure to captive coal in their financing policies
Although such disclosures are not required by regulations, they do contribute to their ESG ratings
US$165 billion of renewable energy assets in Asean face high risk of climate hazards: report
Upfront investment of about US$13 billion to make these assets more climate-resilient can help avoid US$82 billion in losses
Issue 197: Singapore launches SME sustainability initiatives; natural disaster protection gap grows
This week in ESG: Climate transition council announces Green 100 movement; uninsured natural catastrophe losses rose to US$424 billion in 2025, Swiss Re finds
Despite backtracking on climate commitments, HSBC says it is ‘more ambitious’ on its net-zero strategy
The bank is focusing on commercialisation in the next phase of its sustainable financing road map
Former SGX veteran Chew Sutat to lead WWF-Singapore from Jun 1
The non-profit group has been without a chief executive since January
Preparing for climate risks helps companies weather Iran war shocks: SGX RegCo
Incorporating such factors in overall risk management is ‘a more holistic approach’
AI-driven electricity demand powering hybrid financing for advanced nuclear startups
But scaling such technologies will hinge on the ability to bring in banks and institutional investors
Issue 195: Temasek to miss climate targets; Power, EVs dominate S-E Asia green economy
This week in ESG: SIA, Sembcorp emissions weigh on Temasek portfolio; Bain-Stanchart report values regional green economy at US$290 billion
Simplified disclosure programme launched to support SMEs in sustainability reporting
Just five metrics need to be reported under the new Green 100 initiative
