ESG in Banking
HSBC deploys $4b for Chinese clean energy firms seeking overseas expansion
HSBC deploys $4b for Chinese clean energy firms seeking overseas expansion
The bank expects Singapore to play a central role in deploying the funds across ASEAN.
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
Singapore and China launches taskforce for green finance
The collaboration will be co-chaired by Gillian Tan and Dr. Ma Jun.
OCBC launches net zero loan for corporates
Companies get a reduced interest rate on their loans when they meet targets.
OCBC reveal employee-run community farm in Central Business District
\It is expected to produce 140 kgs of vegetables annually.
ABS unveils industry guidelines for sustainable private banking
The industry group sustainability taskforce has also developed a training benchmark.
DBS unveils targets for decarbonisation, data coverage under net zero goal
It plans to reduce emissions from O&G sector by 28% in 2030.
Standard Chartered launches sustainable account solution for SG corporates
Corporates can allocate their surplus cash to support the net zero agenda.
OCBC invests S$25m to reduce carbon footprint in operations
The bank plans to retrofit its buildings with solar panels.
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