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Issue 114: Mainstreaming ESG-linked pay; climate policy is better together

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Aug 30, 2024 · 07:00 PM
    • Adoption of ESG-related factors in executive compensation fell among Singapore-listed companies from 2021 to 2023.
    • Adoption of ESG-related factors in executive compensation fell among Singapore-listed companies from 2021 to 2023. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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