ESG / Sustainability

Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

Huaneng, Hualu Group and Baosteel have become the first companies to transition bonds, marking the official launch of the pilot programme.

The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.

The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.

Temasek has committed an initial SGD 5 billion which will be invested in technology- and nature-based solutions as well as carbon ecosystem enablers.

GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.

The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.

BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

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