ESG
China’s emissions fell last year in first decline since 2022
A key signal will come in March, when officials release the country’s next five-year plan
Transition finance in South-east Asia expected to grow in 2026, say market watchers
Sustainable finance proceeds raised in the region still flat in 2025
Singapore carbon tax hike spurs demand for credits, but companies face supply crunch
Government is again looking into allowing roll-over of unused credits, and trying to ink carbon credit transfer deals with more countries
Issue 181: Singtel acquires greener data centres; carbon tax in focus for Singapore Budget 2026
This week in ESG: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres may improve Singtel’s emissions profile; businesses call for relief from carbon tariff
China ramps up energy boom flagged by Musk as key to AI race
Growth in generation capacity is proving slower in the US
China’s solar power capacity on course to surpass coal this year
The Asian nation runs on some of the world’s cheapest electricity at more than twice the scale of the US
Issue 180: Sembcorp shareholders vote on Alinta deal; new directorship institute launches
This week in ESG: Sembcorp acquisition’s coal exposure raises questions; GDInstitute offers alternative to Singapore Institute of Directors
Less than 50% of companies looking to invest in climate risk management: survey
Lack of knowledge, budget constraints could be among reasons that are holding firms back
South-east Asia seeks data centre investments – but must reckon with their thirst
With rapid data centre growth straining the region’s water supply, the race is on for alternative water sources and cooling technologies.
China’s four-year energy spree has eclipsed entire US power grid
Since 2023, capacity additions have averaged more than 400 gigawatts a year
