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Sustainability

Sari-cular fashion: Tradition meets modernity as new brands tap market for upcycling ethnic wear

The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.
The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.

All listed and large companies in S’pore will need to disclose their climate impact by FY2030

While some of these requirements already apply to listed companies, large non-listed companies may also need to comply, under the newly drafted Singapore Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
While some of these requirements already apply to listed companies, large non-listed companies may also need to comply, under the newly drafted Singapore Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

Giant EVs are damaging China’s roads without paying for repairs

Fuel tax used by regional authorities to fund road maintenance has been falling with the move to EVs in China.
Fuel tax used by regional authorities to fund road maintenance has been falling with the move to EVs in China.

Branded Content

‘Repurposing’ fallen leaves, tracking waste data: How this S’pore SME helps clients meet ESG goals

bnl’s landscapers at mandai wildlife reserve nourishing the soil with mulch made from dead leaves and branches collected across the reserve, example of sustainable agricultural waste management
bnl’s landscapers at mandai wildlife reserve nourishing the soil with mulch made from dead leaves and branches collected across the reserve, example of sustainable agricultural waste management

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

Branded Content

More sustainable furniture: How Scanteak tapped global standards for growth

Scanteak CEO Jamie Lim
Scanteak CEO Jamie Lim

S’pore’s largest public fast-charging hub for commercial electric vehicles opens in Jurong

Up to 46 EVs can be charged at the same time at the new hub.
Up to 46 EVs can be charged at the same time at the new hub.

Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis

People affected by the disaster queue to receive humanitarian aid distributed by personnel from the US-based non-profit organization Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in Catia la Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
People affected by the disaster queue to receive humanitarian aid distributed by personnel from the US-based non-profit organization Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in Catia la Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Temasek doubles down on net-zero goal, says sustainable investments make profit

While the concept of sustainability may be losing its appeal in some countries, Singapore’s Temasek is still aiming for its net-zero target by 2050 for its total portfolio emissions.
While the concept of sustainability may be losing its appeal in some countries, Singapore’s Temasek is still aiming for its net-zero target by 2050 for its total portfolio emissions.

EVs generally cost less to maintain than petrol cars

EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.
EVs like the Tesla Model Y do not require engine oil change.

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