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Sustainability
SMEs want sustainability information and training, fear cost increases: UOB
Half of SMEs surveyed believe focusing on sustainability will help improve the company’s reputation.
March 01, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore's 'very bold' plans to hasten net zero by half a century
“It may even be seen as too aggressive from members of industry and companies... but it is the right thing to do.”
February 20, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore government to issue $35 bil in green bonds by 2030, raise carbon tax in stages
Singapore will raise its carbon tax rate in stages until 2030, growing up to 16 times its current rate.
February 18, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Energy transition may shave 2% off global GDP by 2050, and that's a good deal: WoodMac
While global economic output is likely to take a hit until 2050, markets could recover that capital by the end of the century.
February 10, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
KPMG: Make carbon tax more cost-effective
“Further increases in the carbon tax rate may translate to higher prices of electricity for consumption.”
January 27, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Watch out for new sustainability regulation in 2022: Schroders
"Everyone in the investment value chain is facing similar levels of regulatory change over sustainability practices."
January 19, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Solar and wind 'too small' to limit China’s emissions, reduce coal use instead: experts
Global efforts to decarbonise need China’s participation, but China’s success depends on the development of renewable energies.
January 06, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Climate investing at 'inflection point' with 'explosive growth' expected ahead: Franklin Templeton
“It is a global problem that needs a global solution; no one has a place to hide.”
January 06, 2022
Climate change
This year’s 10 worst climate disasters cost US$170 bil, up 13% from last year: NGO
The report’s authors estimated damages based on insured losses, meaning the true costs of these disasters are likely higher.
December 27, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
A reality check for ESG investing
Fund managers and retail investors believe it is full steam ahead, but could danger on the tracks derail the ESG journey?
December 24, 2021