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ESG
- Pace of carbon tax increase will likely depend on state of economy, SMEs: Janil Puthuchearyby Tan Nai Lun on September 17, 2025 at 4:43 am
Singapore’s carbon tax on companies that emit at least 25,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas annually is currently set at S$25 per tonne
- Australia promises A$1.1 billion to develop biofuel industryon September 17, 2025 at 1:32 am
[CANBERRA] The Australian government said on Wednesday it would invest A$1.1 billion (S$938 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry,…
- Singapore inks carbon credit transfer agreement with Vietnam, second deal with Asean countryby Janice Lim on September 16, 2025 at 7:56 am
The city-state has also previously signed MOUs with Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Malaysia to collaborate on carbon credits
- Temasek’s GenZero carbon project among four contracted to offset Singapore’s emissionsby Janice Lim on September 16, 2025 at 5:40 am
Republic will buy total of 2.175 million carbon credits from these initiatives for S$76.4 million
- Fossil fuels harm health from ‘cradle to grave’: reporton September 16, 2025 at 12:36 am
THE extraction, transportation and burning of planet-heating fossil fuels have a huge impact on people’s health that starts before they are born…
- Malaysia’s largest state aims to be region’s ‘green battery’on September 15, 2025 at 5:03 am
Sarawak’s leadership believes it could become a keystone in South-east Asia’s energy transition
- Global climate fund allocations to Asia-Pacific up by 6 percentage points in H1 2025: reportby Janice Lim on September 14, 2025 at 11:00 pm
South-east Asia is rapidly emerging as a strategic growth market for climate finance and clean technology, it adds
- Benefits of forcing banks to adopt taxonomies outweigh costs: former PBOC chief economistby Janice Lim on September 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm
It can become a very powerful incentive for poorer performers to improve
- APP Group pledges US$30 million a year to restore 1 million hectares of Indonesia’s rainforests by Deon Loke on September 14, 2025 at 7:00 am
It also unveils its new Forest Positive Policy, a more rigorous and structured framework for sustainability
- Issue 163: Pentagreen-managed blended fund hits first close; small listcos, we have a problemby Kenneth Lim on September 12, 2025 at 11:00 am
This week in ESG: Green Investments Partnership fund raises US$510 million; the need for climate reporting
- Singapore is not pulling back on climate action despite delays in mandatory disclosures: Ravi Menonby Janice Lim on September 12, 2025 at 4:39 am
Non-STI constituents with a market capitalisation of S$1 billion and above will have to comply from FY2028, an extension of three years
- SembWaste rebrands to Cora Environment, commits S$200 million to waste management growthby Janice Lim on September 11, 2025 at 3:14 pm
The investment will boost its core capabilities, support upgrades to existing facilities
- Should D&I teams soften their language?by Mark on September 9, 2025 at 6:45 am
Even before Donald Trump took office in January this year, many businesses had begun to… The post Should D&I teams soften their language? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- My D&I Journey with Manaz Javaid, Cambridge Judge Business Schoolby Mark on September 5, 2025 at 9:37 am
Manaz shares her personal D&I journey, the best parts of the job… The post My D&I Journey with Manaz Javaid, Cambridge Judge Business School appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Why has women’s progress in executive roles gone backwards?by Mark on August 27, 2025 at 7:37 am
There’s no doubt that gender equality has also been a victim of the wider backlash against DEI… The post Why has women’s progress in executive roles gone backwards? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Normalising conversations about retirement at workby Mark on August 22, 2025 at 1:40 pm
Whether early careers or reaching retirement age, there is plenty that employers… The post Normalising conversations about retirement at work appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Secret affairs and relationships in the workplaceby Mark on August 20, 2025 at 10:57 am
Workplace relationships have always been a topic of intrigue, gossip, and sometimes, concern… The post Secret affairs and relationships in the workplace appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- How can employers support employees with a visible facial difference?by Mark on August 11, 2025 at 7:17 am
There are many different causes of facial difference and symptoms will vary… The post How can employers support employees with a visible facial difference? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Do we need to professionalise the D&I industry?by Mark on July 24, 2025 at 7:00 am
Unlike HR, D&I does not have a recognised or accredited career path… The post Do we need to professionalise the D&I industry? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Caring for carersby Mark on July 21, 2025 at 10:21 am
One in seven are now juggling work with caring for a family member or someone close to them who is older… The post Caring for carers appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Supporting employees through uncertain timesby Mark on July 17, 2025 at 7:00 am
Wars, political upheaval, humanitarian crises, and natural disasters don’t just… The post Supporting employees through uncertain times appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Disability inclusion should not require a diagnosisby Mark on July 9, 2025 at 7:00 am
In most organisations, workplace adjustments come with a cost: not just financial, but emotional… The post Disability inclusion should not require a diagnosis appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
Work/HR
- Understanding European Works Council Consultation.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 11, 2025 at 6:30 am
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- Role of Works Council in Change Management.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 10, 2025 at 3:00 am
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- European Works Council Directive 2025.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 8, 2025 at 8:32 am
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- Understanding the Change Management Models.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 8, 2025 at 2:35 am
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- WKR Netherlands Explained: Insights Work-Related Costs Scheme.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 27, 2025 at 5:42 am
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- Highly Skilled Migrant Netherlands: Proposed Legislative Amendments for Stricter Rules.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 5:57 am
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- 30% Ruling Netherlands Explained for Employers and HR.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 4:13 am
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- EU Law: Frequently Asked Questions European Union Law.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 1:56 am
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- Women lean harder on Social Security. Here’s what that means for retirement strategiesby Elijah Nicholson-Messmer on August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men.
- Proposed Dutch Bill Wovof: Employee Protection in Bankruptcy.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 19, 2025 at 7:27 am
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- Improving the hourly workplace for women boosts labor efficiencyby Traci Chernoff on August 12, 2025 at 9:30 am
By removing common barriers to work and ensuring fairness and transparency, employers can create a more equitable, approachable workplace.
- Golf is the new office: Networking, mentoring and team-building on the links with Gen Zby Tony Case on August 7, 2025 at 4:01 am
Discover how younger generations are discovering and reinventing the game — and why it may benefit companies to join the movement
- Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion for women’s health effortson August 4, 2025 at 2:47 pm
The foundation says its new spending will support a myriad of projects and research.
- From immigration to AI, what HR leaders need to know about Trump’s One Big Beautiful Billby Tony Case on July 31, 2025 at 4:01 am
What you need to know about how the signature legislation transforms workplace compliance, culture and governance
- WTF Is ‘LinkedIn Envy’?by Tony Case on July 29, 2025 at 4:01 am
Some say the platform has evolved from a digital Rolodex into a relentless, cringey parade of promotions and humble brags. But is it really a bigger issue than social media?
- EU Data Act 2025: Compliance & Employer Actions in the Netherlands.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 15, 2025 at 12:43 am
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- Cybersecurity Act Netherlands: EU NIS2 Implementation in 2026.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 14, 2025 at 3:05 am
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- SBI Code Changes 2025 Netherlands: Check Your Company Code.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 14, 2025 at 2:13 am
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- Culturally competent care is the key to inclusive mental health benefitsby Paola Peralta on July 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm
If employers want to reach every employee, they need to make sure their benefit offerings meet a variety of diverse needs.
- T-Mobile halts DEI policies in response to the FCC’s demandson July 9, 2025 at 7:44 pm
The carrier redirected the employees focused on DEI policies to concentrate on employee culture and engagement instead
- Why Black clients save less for retirement, and how advisers can fix itby Elijah Nicholson-Messmer on July 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Even after accounting for income, Black Americans still trail in retirement savings, according to a recent EBRI study.
- When should an company go the ESOP route, and what are the risks?by Michael Bürgi on July 7, 2025 at 1:43 pm
Employee Stock Ownership Plans are when an owner or founder sells his or her stake in an agency to the employees.
- How Ally’s benefits support LGBTQ workersby Lee Hafner on June 30, 2025 at 11:00 am
The online bank’s head of total rewards explains how benefits and policies are tailored to fit the needs of all employee populations.
- Making the business case for hearing benefitsby Jeremy Oswald on June 26, 2025 at 9:30 am
Nearly one third of employees are impacted by hearing loss. An investment in helpful offerings improves engagement and retention.
- Working Summer Fridays: Professional development tool or benefits claw-back?by Tony Case on June 26, 2025 at 4:01 am
Advocates urge employees to use the seasonal downtime for career growth — but critics say hold on a minute.
- What it means to have LGBTQ-friendly benefitsby Paola Peralta on June 23, 2025 at 11:00 am
Organizations have come a long way when it comes to supporting their queer employees, but there is still room to grow.
- How benefit managers can keep a focus on DEIby Paola Peralta on June 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Leaders share the best ways to keep DEI efforts and initiatives alive in the workplace.
- ‘I feel disposable’: Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullbackby Mitchell Parton on June 12, 2025 at 4:01 am
Modern Retail spoke with a transgender Target employee who lives in Texas and has worked for the company for about 10 years.
- ‘Care for a mint?’ Yet another challenge for people managers: How to confront personal hygiene in the RTO eraby Tony Case on June 9, 2025 at 11:08 am
The responsibility often falls squarely on HR’s shoulders, as unaddressed it can erode team dynamics and productivity
- Why Oatly’s marketers prefer cultural signals to focus groupsby Seb Joseph on June 6, 2025 at 4:01 am
Oatly is taking a different approach – one that’s looser, more intuitive and built to serve the people actually shaping the brand.