The Business Times
business-time-50
ESG Insights

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

Summarise
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

    TRENDING NOW

    Malaysian Chinese bag-maker Liew Bin now sees value in protectionist measures as low-cost competition from China threatens Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Once staunchly pro-China, Malaysian Chinese businesses are now distancing themselves from Beijing

    Should it trail its peers in performance, UOB may find it harder to attract and retain talent, and invest adequately in AI, technology and risk-management capabilities.

    Looking beyond looming CEO succession, should UOB potentially pursue a transformative merger?

    The divergence between stablecoin legislation in the US and Europe is striking, reflecting broader debates about monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

    Could stablecoins be the future of money?

    From shy teenager to outspoken philanthropist, Chloe Tong has come a long way.

    Grab CEO’s wife Chloe Tong on life with Anthony Tan and finding her purpose

    Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
    Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
    View More