ESG

Doing good for others builds long-term success, says Temasek chairman as SL25 winners named

Winners, judges and partners of Steward Leadership 25, an annual award recognising viable solutions for the environment and society across Asia and the Pacific, announced 25 winning projects from 13 industries.

Terengganu’s fight against climate change begins in the classroom

Terengganu deputy education director Wan Zuraidi Wan Zaid checks on the progress of Tun Telanai Secondary’s Eco-School programme on Sept 15.

News analysis

Beyond profits, oil palm investors in S’pore must demand accountability over haze

Investors in palm oil companies, including those listed in Singapore, have a role to play in reducing the risk of another haze crisis.

Singapore mandates five banks for $2.1 billion 20-year billion green bond

The Singapore-dollar-denominated bond could be launched as early as this week, subject to market conditions.

UBS said to cut Asia ESG staff by half in latest pullback by global banks

Global staffing within UBS' chief sustainability office has shrunk to about 35 employees from more than 100 in mid 2023, a source said.

Commentary

More firms hushing up their ESG efforts, but Uniqlo is taking the lead in walking the talk

Uniqlo's second-hand clothes section, still in its trial phase, is one of the company's new ESG initiatives to expand its upcycling business model.

Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash

Global green bond and loan issuance has reached a record US$947 billion (S$1.2 trillion) so far in 2025.

A case for good business when purpose drives profit

This is a good time to marry purpose and profits, says the writer, citing the example of Sunseap, a Singapore-based developer of solar energy systems in the Republic which was acquired in 2022 for about $1.1 billion.

DBS joins UOB and OCBC with green home loan offering

DBS said its rate is the most competitive green home loan in the market.

Doing good is good business. Here’s how to convince Singapore companies

To shift the calculus on social sustainability, Singapore needs a sharper mix of incentives, guidance and regulation, says the writer.

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