ESG
Singapore ranks 2nd in APAC for ESG metrics
Singapore ranks 2nd in APAC for ESG metrics
Eight in 10 companies incorporate ESG within executive incentive plans.
Far East Group establishes board sustainability committee
The group has appointed Linda Hoon Siew Kin as the independent director.
ACCA and KPMG launch ESG learning programme for accountants
Participants may also pursue educational programmes in finance sustainability.
Singapore leads in ESG awareness, performance: report
Singaporeans urge companies to better communicate ESG issues to all stakeholders.
Green economy skills in high demand as SGP 2030 advances
ESG is the most transferable skill and is required by more than 500 job roles in 2022.
Income Insurance seeks to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition
The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.
Singapore's climate reporting rises, but net-zero commitments lag
Climate reporting efforts began for 96% of issuers in FY 2023.
Palm oil firms with high ESG transparency are less valued than less compliant peers: NUS study
ESG premium is not prevalent in the industry.
New registry aids in accurate ESG reporting
Six in 10 firms said they need improved clarity on ESG metrics for reporting.
4 in 5 business leaders rely on media to shape ESG strategies
For Singapore business leaders, “environment” is the top ESG priority.
Half of Singaporeans believe greenwashing is prevalent amongst local companies
Six in 10 are sceptical about companies’ claims relating to ESG impact.
MAS kicks off public consultation for code of conduct of ESG ratings, data products
The proposed code will establish minimum industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources.
Four key areas for boards to enhance ESG strategies in Singapore
Russell Reynolds Associates explains how sustainability efforts can create commercial value and drive better business.
Keppel debuts in Dow Jones Sustainability World, APAC Indices
It was amongst the 38 additions to the DJSI World.
SG’s top firms outperform global average in ESG reporting
The leading 100 firms in the country scored higher in six of 12 indicators.
ABS unveils industry guidelines for sustainable private banking
The industry group sustainability taskforce has also developed a training benchmark.
Everimpact, STACS tie up to provide carbon tracking platform to banks, firms
This will increase trust and transparency in the carbon market
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