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Investors and their stakeholders are increasing the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to screen investments, causing private equity real estate investment managers to...

At the Singapore Energy Lecture on 25 October 2022 for the Singapore International Energy Week, Singapore announced its commitment to achieve: (i) "net zero emissions by 2050" as ...

This article provides an overview of why Singapore is considered one of the most eco-friendly cities in Asia and describes the government's green incentives available for businesses having a presence in or expanding into Singapore.

On 25 June 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched consultations on a series of Proposed Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management (the Guidelines) tailored to financial institutions.

Prince William, musician Shakira and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma have a few things in common. All three are publicly involved in The Earthshot Prize, a charity founded by Prince William to award...

On 25 June 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched consultations on a series of Proposed Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management (the Guidelines)...

AlixPartners today released findings from its 2025 Global Risk Survey highlighting a unique "complexity conundrum" facing Singapore businesses...

The carbon tax regime in Singapore is governed under the Carbon Pricing Act 2018 ("CPA") that provides for, among other things, requirements relating to registration...

Green loans are increasingly gaining prominence in the corporate lending market in Singapore

Sustainable finance is the practice of integrating environmental, social and governance ("ESG") criteria into financial services to bring about sustainable development outcomes, including mitigating and adapting to the adverse effects of climate change.

2022 will see continued focus on financial regulation, corporate governance and employment law as Singapore seeks to strengthen its status as a global business hub and ensure a sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Last week, the Asia Climate Summit 2022 ("ACS 2022") organized by the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) took place in Singapore. The ACS 2022, which was held shortly...

Building on Akin Gump's previous coverage on Singapore's efforts to advance its green transition initiative1 and following on from our insights into the Asia Climate Summit 2022...

On March 27, 2023, the ASEAN Taxonomy Board released Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (the "ASEAN Taxonomy").

Building on Akin Gump's previous coverage on Singapore's efforts to advance its green transition initiative and following on from our insights into the Asia Climate Summit 2022...

This post delivers updates on some of the key recent developments in Singapore's energy transition landscape, building on Akin Gump's previous coverage on Singapore's efforts...

This post delivers updates on some of the key recent developments in Singapore's energy transition landscape, building on Akin Gump's previous coverage on Singapore's efforts to develop...

The European Union (EU)'s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance ("TEG") recently revised their proposed EU Green Bond Standard ("EU-GBS").