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Issue 57: Temasek’s emissions problem is Singapore’s emissions problem; Asia’s protein transition

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Jul 14, 2023 · 07:00 PM
    • Some of the largest contributors to Temasek’s portfolio emissions are also companies that the Singapore state-owned investment firm cannot dispose of.
    • Some of the largest contributors to Temasek’s portfolio emissions are also companies that the Singapore state-owned investment firm cannot dispose of. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    In this issue: Divestment of some carbon-intensive portfolio companies is not an option for Temasek, while Asia’s decarbonisation diet must cut down on meat.

    Singapore

    Temasek, Singapore joined at hip for climate goals

    Singapore state-owned investor Temasek’s total portfolio emissions rose slightly to 27 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the year ended March 2023, from 26 million tonnes the previous year.

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