ESG & SUSTAINABILITY
In a groundbreaking move towards greater environmental transparency, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) has published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on proposals aimed at enhancing climate-related disclosures within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The…
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The pressure for corporations, financial institutions and investors to decarbonise their operations and portfolios is on the rise. And it’s not hard to see why. With extreme temperatures, unprecedented biodiversity loss, and irreversible ice melt, the need for climate action…
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) Nanyang Business School (NBS) has launched a new centre to promote academic research into sustainable finance and financial innovation, as climate change and the rapid pace of technology bring about new challenges for businesses…
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I heard someone say recently that companies that have not yet started to create environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports are data-rich but information-poor. So true. …
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Sustainable finance refers to the financial services industry's efforts to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions and operations. It is a rapidly growing field that aims to promote sustainability and mitigate risks related to climate change,…
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In support of Singapore’s transition to a green economy, a key pillar of Singapore Green Plan 2030, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has issued two publications to guide businesses on their sustainability journey. …
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Carbon credits have become an increasingly popular way for companies to not only reduce their carbon footprint but also boost their financials. Carbon credits are a form of tradable permits that allow companies to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by…
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The business landscape has undergone a significant shift in the past decade. As competition continues to intensify, companies are under increasing pressure to maximize revenue, reduce costs, and streamline their operations. Unfortunately, many organizations are still operating under unsustainable business…
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Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today announced a new research which indicates that more than half (58%) of consumers in Singapore (49% globally) think it’s the responsibility of the organisations that store their information online to…
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Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (‘TGO’), an autonomous governmental organization under the supervision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, today announced its partnership with leading environmental, social, and governance (‘ESG’) FinTech Hashstacs Pte Ltd (‘STACS’) to enhance transparency…
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Financial outsourcing solutions refer to the practice of hiring external service providers to perform financial tasks and functions for a company or organization. This can include a wide range of financial activities, such as accounting, bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax preparation,…
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