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
Eastspring, Reviva to develop private equity strategy to shutter emerging market coal plants
The initiative targets the significant emissions challenge posed by the world’s coal fleet
More than 150 countries agree that focus on GDP harms nature
Nature is in decline worldwide, and levels of natural capital have fallen by nearly 40%
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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
Keppel division bags S$600 million in green projects, raising long-term contracted revenue to S$7.1 billion
The sum is expected to be earned over 10 to 15 years
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
