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Issue 120: Singapore launches emission factor registry; the complexities of a common carbon price

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Oct 11, 2024 · 07:00 PM
    • Emission factors for the same activity can vary widely depending on location.
    • Emission factors for the same activity can vary widely depending on location. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    This week in ESG: A basic but important step for localised emission calculations; minister calls for global carbon pricing

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    The local factor

    The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched a free registry of localised emission factors, giving companies a new tool to help calculate their greenhouse gas impact.

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