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Issue 135: Wishing for clear ESG rules in Singapore Budget 2025; new 2035 goals to shape policies now

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Feb 14, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • The accounting Big Four’s wishlists for the 2025 Singapore Budget suggest widespread demand for clearer rules on sustainability.
    • The accounting Big Four’s wishlists for the 2025 Singapore Budget suggest widespread demand for clearer rules on sustainability. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    This week in ESG: Big Four’s green wishlist for Singapore Budget 2025; Singapore’s 2035 climate targets

    Singapore Budget 2025, Part 1

    Greenwishing for ESG solutions

    Supply chains, rules on social impact reporting, carbon credits, research and development and income from rooftop solar lead the key sustainability issues that accounting consultants are hoping the coming Singapore Budget will address.

    ESG InsightsSingapore Budget 2025RegulationCarbon creditsenergy transitionCorporate taxationSupply Chaincorporate social responsibilitySocial capitalESGNet zero

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