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How companies are transforming their businesses sustainably
The Edge Singapore held its first sustainability investment forum on June 13 with Straits Developments, UOB and LGT.
June 22, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore defends climate commitment after Kempen ESG exclusion
The government has invited Kempen to "learn more of Singapore’s firm commitments and concrete actions on sustainability".
June 21, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore's state-backed assets blacklisted after failing Kempen's ESG test
Singapore is falling behind due to its inefficient use of energy to protect the population from tropical heat: Kempen.
June 11, 2023
Sustainability
Managing climate risk remains a growing priority for Asian SMEs; most willing to allocate 20% of budget to ESG efforts
The findings were a result of an inaugural survey conducted among 800 SMEs across six markets in Asia in August 2022.
March 23, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank fallout
SVB exposes 'lazy' ESG funds as hundreds bet on doomed bank
Hundreds of ESG fund managers are now dealing with the sting of having misjudged Silicon Valley Bank.
March 16, 2023
Sustainability
ComfortDelGro's carbon emission reduction targets officially approved by SBTi
CDG is the first Southeast Asian land transport operator to have its targets officially approved by the SBTi.
June 13, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Azalea launches first sustainability fund with Singlife with Aviva as co-seed investor
Singlife with Aviva, together with sponsor Azalea Group, have each committed US$50 million ($67.9 million) to kick-start the fund.
March 30, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
MAS and CDP to promote sustainability disclosures and access to ESG data across financial sector and real economy
The partnership aims to support financial institutions in their sustainable finance and investment decisions, says MAS and CDP.
March 18, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX RegCo announces sustainability training courses for company directors
The courses are for the directors to equip themselves with basic knowledge on sustainability matters, says the market regulator.
March 17, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Staying relevant as sustainability soars
Here's why smaller enterprises need to get started on sustainable finance.
November 03, 2021