sustainable investing

Don’t misinterpret Temasek as giving up on its net-zero ambition, say executives

Temasek now expects a slightly negative impact from climate change on its portfolio under a fragmented world scenario.
ESG INSIGHTS

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

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

The new SBTi framework will make the standards more accessible for smaller companies, says an observer.

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

Data centres are buying substantial new renewable and nuclear electricity, but fossil fuels remain their largest source of new generation.
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Issue 196: AI’s complex role in sustainability; Keppel’s emissions targets

Food security risks are mounting in Asia, stemming from population growth, climate shocks and resource insecurity.
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Look to sustainable investing to mitigate systemic risks

While solar and wind are the most mature and commercially viable clean energy sources, they are intermittent sources of power. 

AI-driven electricity demand powering hybrid financing for advanced nuclear startups

Singapore Airlines’ contribution to Temasek’s portfolio emissions has been persistently growing post-Covid 19.
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Issue 195: Temasek to miss climate targets; Power, EVs dominate S-E Asia green economy

Fast-P was launched by MAS at the United Nations' 2023 climate change conference in Dubai.

Temasek-backed fund under Singapore’s blended finance initiative hits US$800 million in second close

HSBC’s move to create the Sustainability and Transition Credit Facility comes as the Iran war drives further demand for renewable energy.

HSBC to lend US$4 billion to help China clean tech scale globally