In Focus
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
Sustainable investment adoption holds at 73% amidst rising climate concerns
Financial performance and risk management drove ESG adoption.
Green procurement $6.5t to $8.5t lever, WEF says
Report urges firms to sharpen business cases and governments to de-risk capital.
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.
UK invests in green aviation
Projects to help sector transition to net zero.
Proposed automotive net-zero standard gets revised
Changes aimed at increasing adaptability and usability.
$281b annual investment projected as Southeast Asia scales energy transition
Funding is primarily for clean energy and grid infrastructure.
Firms with validated science-based targets now at 10k
They represent more than 40% of global market capitalisation.
Singapore’s 50% hydrogen dream hits price wall
Some of the challenges the city-state is facing are capital costs and the absence of supply chains.
'Clear, consistent environmental data is indispensable'
Figures from 2025 point to sustained global demand.
Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore
Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
Mercedes-Benz resolves civil environmental and consumer protection claims
Settlements reached with multiple US state attorneys general.
Vessels capable of using low carbon fuels enter service as supply lags far behind
Accelleron positioned Asia Pacific as a proving ground for carbon-neutral shipping fuels.
Tis the season for all things merry and bright!
We're taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
EU sustainability reporting becomes simpler
Amended rules to reduce obligations for firms.
Greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements amended
Revisions in response to consultation feedback.
Singapore sets up fund to boost sustainable jet fuel
Airlines might need to soften the impact of higher airfare on travelers.
