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Issue 38: Singapore proposes solution to transition uncertainties; Olam accounts for natural capital

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Sep 15, 2023 · 02:36 PM
    • The industry group helping to shape Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy hope that a measures-based approach will help to overcome uncertainties in transition finance.
    • The industry group helping to shape Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy hope that a measures-based approach will help to overcome uncertainties in transition finance. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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    In this issue: Industry-led group offers method to finance transition when decarbonisation pathways aren’t clear, while Olam’s natural capital accounting raises questions.

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    The Singapore Green Finance Industry Taskforce has launched a follow-up consultation on the Singapore Taxonomy for sustainable finance, and is proposing a “measures-based approach” to transition activities.

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