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Issue 186: DBS takes systems approach to cutting emissions; families ripe for governance review

This week in ESG: Singapore bank says can’t scale decarbonisation on own; Family-sized need in Code of Corporate Governance review

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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    • Growth in sustainable loans for DBS has slowed but continues to outpace its broader portfolio.
    • Growth in sustainable loans for DBS has slowed but continues to outpace its broader portfolio. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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    Sustainable finance

    DBS taps ecosystem for stubborn emissions

    Singapore’s largest bank has a message on climate action: Everybody chip in.

    In its 2025 sustainability report published this week, DBS confronts limitations in the bank’s ability to create positive climate impact.

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