On May 12, 2022, Singapore's Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) published a second consultation paper on its proposed taxonomy for Singapore-based financial institutions...

The HSF Singapore Management University Asian Arbitration Lecture outlined how new concerns have eroded the barriers between private and public law...

Last month, Singapore's Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) launched the final consultation period to finalize its Green and Transition Taxonomy (the "Taxonomy").

The demand for reliable, renewable energy is growing across Southeast Asia as nations work to address rapid urbanization, industrialization, and climate concerns.

The 3Rs that constitute the three-pronged approach espoused by PUB, the national water agency of Singapore...

While previously intimidating to many, the acronym ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance – stands for a lofty vision that appeals to asset owners, managers and investors alike.

The Singapore government unveiled the Singapore Green Plan 2030 ("Green Plan") in February 2021, a "whole-of-nation movement" to advance Singapore's national agenda on sustainable development.

Singapore Convention Week brings together thought leaders, practitioners and policy makers from all over the world annually to discuss emerging trends. This year, the event also commemorates the 5th anniversary...

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 ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that would require extensive climate change disclosure in registration statements and periodic reports.

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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.