ESG
DBS sees opportunities in climate adaptation and nature; on track to cut financed emissions of most sectors
Lender’s sustainability report discloses that 15% of management’s remuneration is tied to ESG matters
GIC-backed Greenko Energies weighs US$1 billion India IPO: sources
The company has held preliminary discussions with bankers for a potential share sale as soon as this year
Climate risks increasingly pose threat to insurance markets, broader financial system: MSCI Institute
Larger tail events and the clustering of secondary perils can lower predictability
Demand for carbon credits may climb if Middle East war drags on
Already, some parts of the world are bracing for fuel-switching to coal
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Issue 185: Sembcorp, Keppel underperform in wake of Iran attacks; Singapore makes climate adaptation plans
This week in ESG: Singapore-listed sustainability plays offer little insulation from Mideast conflict; national adaptation plan slated for 2027
Budget 2026: Singapore to draw up its first national climate adaptation plan
The completed plan will be released in 2027
EMA, South Korean energy company to collaborate on nuclear energy
The parties will conduct joint studies of small modular reactors for potential applications in the city-state
China’s five-year plan to target fixes to commodities supply
Beijing wants to strengthen resilience in some areas and ease cutthroat competition in others
China’s solar power generation overtakes wind for first time
The rapid growth of renewables helps China meet its growing electricity consumption last year
Issue 184: OCBC hit by coal complaint; Parkway Life Reit secures green, social debt
This week in ESG: Bank under fire for loans to Harita Nickel; healthcare-focused Reit adds S$142 million of sustainable financing
