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Sustainability & ESG: Local News 2024

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Sustainable solutions for a circular future

A green alternative to natural wood

Water wars may take to the sky next

Converting used tyres into treasure

Singapore’s opaque green bonds; S-E Asia’s uphill energy challenge

Turning food waste back into food

Driving Asia's shift towards greener public transportation

From device leasing to workspace solutions

Kick-starting a green hydrogen supply chain across Asia and Africa

The myth of the green energy transition

Unlocking the power of data for sustainability reporting

The impact of climate risk on financial reporting

Singapore launches emission factor registry; the complexities of a common carbon price

KPMG, Charity Council launch ESG playbook for charities

Powering the future with green bonds

Singapore’s opaque green bonds; S-E Asia’s uphill energy challenge

Driving greener buildings across South-east Asia

Driving sustainability with zero-emission construction

Powering cleaner, greener job sites

Cleaner energy for industries

From smart towns to solar recycling

New sustainability programme launched to support SingPost's SME suppliers in climate reporting

Less finger-pointing, more action needed at upcoming COP29: LGT's Prince Max

Blue economy should be part of the ESG equation: observers

Singapore will seek financing to develop infrastructure for clean energy imports: EMA chief

Plans under way for cross-border trading framework of renewable energy certificates

Singapore to import low-carbon electricity from Australia's mega solar project

Singapore prepared to give 30-year power import licences: EMA chief

Is a denser and greener Singapore possible?

What is the place of fossil fuels in the energy transition?

What does ESG mean for a director?

Singapore banks lead advanced Asia in sustainable financing policies: report

SMEs must adopt ESG reporting to get ahead, say industry experts

S-E Asia able to supply 12% of world's sustainable aviation fuel needs by 2050: report

Mice, spice and everything nice: Caterers see demand for green menus, tailored events

Greening Singapore's built environment

Singapore to study viable decarbonisation strategies in push for more sustainable urban environment

Asia-Pacific's race to net zero is transforming the global investment landscape

The paradox of decarbonising AI

Energy intensive’ buildings must improve efficiency or face a fine of up to S$150,000

Global South unprepared for climate policy-driven trade conflicts

Green standards of office buildings a top priority for relocating companies

Singapore carbon exchange restores sale of credits of Cambodian project after human rights review

Fewer than 4 in 10 Singapore companies face 'minimal impact' from carbon tax hike: Report

Temasek-backed decarbonisation platform to explore investing in Rwanda's carbon projects

Are we on track for gender parity on boards in Singapore?

Rising women power will not shield Singapore companies from fierce headwinds

How ESG-conscious HR leaders can approach inclusivity in the wake of anti-woke sentiment

Business-as-usual won't get us to net zero

A more sustainable and carbon-lite approach to cooling Singapore's buildings

Thailand's new government faces tough choices on green energy

11 corporates and individuals recognised for their contributions towards sustainability

SBS Transit CEO brings engineer’s lens to his front-row seat in sustainability journey

IMPACT ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (SME); Hobby to harvest: BlueAcres' journey in sustainable farming

IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (SME); Inspiring Singaporeans to grow their own food

IMPACT ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENTERPRISE); At CDL, it's full steam ahead on the sustainability train

IMPACT LEADER EXCELLENCE AWARD; Green design is GuocoLand CEO's passion

IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (SME); Back to the kampung days, 21st-century style

Uniting businesses to create waves of change

11 corporates and individuals recognised for their contributions towards sustainability

IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (LARGE ENTERPRISE); Going green is more than a trend

Green fuel transition presents retrofitting opportunity for shipyards, with some caveats

ESG filters will help your portfolio, wherever you stand on the debate

Bridging the gap in sustainable finance

Tapping on a growing appetite for sustainable investing

Three keys to unlocking climate finance

Emerging tech is making green buildings and sustainable construction more viable

Corporate disclosures for an ESG-focused audience

Can Singapore become the world's climate-tech hub?

 Asme partners Nanyang Polytechnic to help SMEs develop sustainability, AI, cybersecurity capabilities

Clean economy is largest investment opportunity in last 50 years: Tharman

Why biodiversity bonds could have a record year

More SMEs seek sustainable financing from Singapore’s banks

ETA Green: Turning palm oil waste into jet fuel

Ollo Lifestyle: Going green with solar-powered cleaning

Fish: Surfing the sustainable seafood wave

Singapore offers carbon tax rebates of up to 76% for refiners, petrochemical firms, sources say

From sails to wings: Maritime players innovate on fuel efficiency

Exploring the link between sustainable investments and financial returns

$27m underground reservoir the first of its kind in a housing estate

NEA pledges additional S$90m for environmental services industry

S'pore's domestic recycling rate lowest in over a decade at 12%

Asean's future as a sustainability leader

Renewable energy imports are a more efficient and faster way to get to net zero

Navigating sustainability reporting assurance practices

Safety a priority as Singapore moves 'progressively' on new green fuels

Enabling the electrification of transport on land and sea

How Asia can lead the global energy race to net zero

New Year's resolution -- working to overcome sustainability fatigue

Bumitama looks to methane capture to reduce emissions, fuel potential revenue stream

Let's pack sustainability into smaller servings this year

Sustainable aviation fuel mandates needed amid supply impasse

Ramping up sustainable supply-chain finance

Singapore: Asia-Pacific's renewable energy hub?

Singtel ramps up 2030 emissions-reduction ambitions with new science-based targets

Keppel, Pan-United team up with industry leaders to commercialise low-carbon technologies

Sustainability reporting can work for companies big and small

Singapore players anticipate resurgence in voluntary carbon market activity

Forest offsets with carbon leakage safeguards are preferred but could still be flawed

Sustainability reporting: leading by example

Manufacturers' group unveils workforce upskilling playbook, sustainability programme

Almost 40% of Singapore companies are greenhushing: report

Using green innovation for regional influence and economic progress

New MAS chief launches sustainable finance body to deepen cross-sector collaboration

'We're all climate economists now'

Danfoss launches Asia-Pacific's first Sustainability Technology Centre in Singapore

Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion will help insurers understand their customers

More PET bottles getting a second life in South-east Asia as capacity, demand grow

Singapore could star in race towards nuclear fusion energy

'Greenhushing' and the risk of quiet quitting on climate goals

What it takes to ensure a just transition towards net zero

Carbon capture set to provide shipping with zero-carbon pathway and cargoes

Ministries

Government Agencies

EMA: EMA Awards $7.8 million to Better Harness Energy Storage Systems

EMA: IEA sets up first regional office in Singapore to strengthen energy collaboration in Southeast Asia and beyond

EMA: New Playbook to Guide Singapore Businesses on Reducing Scope 2 Emissions

EMA: The United States-Singapore Feasibility Study on Regional Energy Connectivity

EMA; EMA Grants Conditional Approval of 1.75 GW of Electricity Imports from Australia

EMA: Singapore's Future Grid Capabilities Roadmap to Pave the Way for a Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future

EMA; Power Sector Carbon Capture and Storage Grant Call

EMA: Memorandum of Understanding between the Energy Market Authority of Singapore and Korea Gas Corporation

EnterpriseSG: Breakthrough Energy Fellows – Southeast Asia announces first cohort of climate technology innovators

EnterpriseSG: Singapore advanced materials startup Matwerkz Technologies solution emerges as Grand Winner at SLINGSHOT 2024

EnterpriseSG: Enterprise Singapore launches new programme and grant to level up sustainability reporting capabilities for Singapore companies

LTA: Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) - Smarter Journeys for Sustainable Cities

LTA: New Electric Bus Features for Safer and Inclusive Journeys

LTA: 50 Organisations Recognised for Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence

LTA: Speech by Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Amy Khor at the 26th LTA Annual Safety, Health, and Environmental Awards Convention

MND; Opening remarks by SMS Tan Kiat How at The Ocean Collective Summit 2024

MND: Remarks by SMS Tan Kiat How at The Ocean Collective Summit 2024

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Nature Society Singapore's 70th Anniversary Gala Lunch

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the 5th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings

MPA: Expression of Interest to Design and Develop Electric Patrol Craft

MPA: Singapore and Shandong Ink Agreement for Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

MPA: Advancing Maritime Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Manpower Development Efforts at SIBCON 2024

MPA: UK-Singapore research partnership boosts digital and green shipping

MPA: MPA and IRENA Collaborate on Energy Transition for Maritime and Port Industries

MTI: Joint Statement on “Study on Legal and Financing Frameworks for Regional Energy Connectivity in Southeast Asia”, through the Net Zero World Initiative

NCCS: Public Consultation on Singapore's Decarbonisation Journey

NEA: Sustainable Habits, No Matter Big Or Small, Can Be Evergreen

STB: Singapore showcases event sustainability leadership and global collaborations at IMEX America 2024

BCA: Strong Showing of High Calibre Submissions Fuel Strong Competition for Top Honours at SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2024

BCA: BCA Partners Industry to Pilot First-of-Its-Kind Research and Innovation Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of Cooling Systems in Buildings

JTC: JTC sets up Decarbonisation Living Lab at Jurong Innovation District to accelerate tenants’ deployment of carbon-saving solutions

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at The IUCN International Horseshoe Crab Workshop

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at Ubin Day 2024

MTI: Over US$23 billion of sustainable infrastructure projects identified at Inaugural IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore

MTI: Singapore, The United States and Vietnam form Working Group to facilitate cross-border electricity trade

MTI: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Partners forge path to sustainable future: Key agreements signed at Ministerial Meeting in Singapore

NEA: NEA To Explore New Technologies For Waste Management In Singapore

NEA: Nine Polytechnic And ITE Students Receive Environmental Services Scholarships 

NEA: First Batch Of Youth For The Environmental Sustainability (YES) Leaders Tackled Waste Challenges

PUB: Bidadari Underground Service Reservoir

PUB: Global collaboration and innovation to take centre stage at CleanEnviro Summit Singapore and Singapore International Water Week 2024

PUB: International Water Week 2024 conclude with transformative insights and strengthened global alliances

SLA: SLA ANNOUNCES NEW COLLABORATIONS TO DEEPEN REGIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN LAND ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO TACKLE SINGAPORE’S URBAN HEAT EFFECT

URA: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the i Light Singapore 2024 Opening Ceremony

 

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