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Climate change
COP29 ends with deal on climate finance after bitter fight
Under a compromise, rich nations eventually agreed to commit US$50 billion more than called for in a draft agreement on Friday.
4 days ago
Billion Dollar Club 2024
17 years in, CDL continues to pioneer sustainability reporting developments
City Developments was the first Singapore-listed company to issue sustainability reports back in 2008, but the real estate developer continues to mark many firsts today.
14 days ago
Environmental, Social and Governance
Prudential launches whitepapers on climate transition investment with a focus on emerging markets
With the launch, Prudential is announcing investments in two climate transition funds, for a total value of US$350 million.
September 23, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
CDL’s chief sustainability officer: ‘To win the global race to zero, we need to green the built environment’
For Esther An and real estate giant CDL, a job interview nearly 30 years ago in 1995 has been transformative.
August 23, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Yen poised for big swings; London Metal Exchange looks to set up warehouse in HK; Amazon hits US$2 tril in value
In other news this week, companies accused of "climate-washing" are increasingly finding themselves the target of litigants.
June 27, 2024
Asean
Asean pathfinder
How UOB is generating new business opportunities by helping clients break into new markets in the region like Indonesia.
March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singtel first telco in Asia to renew SBTi-validated targets
Singtel is aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
January 11, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
Study finds 89% of SGX-listed issuers have board diversity policy but SGX RegCo says disclosures need more detail
SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says SGXRegCo will be closely monitoring how companies perform on this front.
November 17, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
More than half of online product claims to be green were ‘vague’ with ‘insufficient elaboration or details’: CCCS study
The CCCS has advised suppliers to be clearer about their terms and to explain any technical terms included.
November 16, 2023
Company in the news
Seatrium secures US$500 mil facility with a sustainability-linked conversion option
The new facility includes a sustainability-linked conversion option that’s aligned with sustainability-linked loan principles.
October 02, 2023