ESG
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
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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 US$6.8 trillion green finance boom to advance further
It also supports the nation’s rise to dominance in green manufacturing, including batteries, solar panels and wind turbines
Flood losses set to soar 1,000% in South-east Asia: insurance firm study
Scientists and analysts warn that deforestation, weak flood defences and lack of funding for disaster resilience heighten damages
China’s four-year energy spree has eclipsed entire US power grid
Since 2023, capacity additions have averaged more than 400 gigawatts a year
