Stay informed with the latest updates and insights. Here, we carefully curate a selection of news articles that resonate with current trends and significant developments, ensuring you have access to valuable and timely information.
ESG
- Common standards needed to boost trade in renewable energy certificatesby Janice Lim on May 8, 2025 at 1:31 pm
Such certs help companies sign offtake deals with green power producers in Asean: EMA official
- Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitoron May 8, 2025 at 2:31 am
[PARIS] Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak…
- Enabling MSMEs to adopt ESG practices is key to sustainable supply chains: reportby Vivien Ang on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 am
The Centre for Impact Investing and Practices identifies factors essential for spurring the uptake of such measures among these businesses
- Singapore’s blended finance initiative to set up dedicated office to support Asia’s decarbonisationby Janice Lim on May 7, 2025 at 6:48 am
It will oversee the deployment of capital mobilised under this fund
- BCG, Temasek see investment opportunities for private capital – in climate projects needing trillions in fundsby Mia Pei on May 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
The rising need for financing is evident, yet global funding is only US$76 billion annually, with public sources contributing most of it
- Geopolitics, tariffs competing with climate action: Ravi Menonby Janice Lim on May 6, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Governments and businesses will eventually have to respond to a disorderly transition to a low-carbon world, he adds
- Private green investments in South-east Asia rise 43% to US$8 billion in 2024: reportby Janice Lim on May 6, 2025 at 1:17 pm
Singapore and Malaysia take lion’s share of the amount, notes study by Bain & Co and Temasek
- Singapore entities will be able to list product carbon data aligned with global methodologyby Mia Pei on May 6, 2025 at 5:55 am
Partnership between Singapore Business Federation, World Business Council for Sustainable Development will help accelerate global decarbonisation
- Tencent, Temasek-backed GenZero tie up to cut one million tonnes or more of greenhouse gases via carbon credits dealby Isabelle Chong on May 6, 2025 at 2:08 am
Tencent will have option for carbon credits from GenZero’s investment portfolio over 15 years; partners hope prioritising verified projects will boost integrity…
- Philanthropy Asia Alliance tackles the region’s health challenges and just energy transitionby Vivien Ang on May 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
It introduces two new platforms for philanthropic collaboration
- Gates Foundation to open office in Singapore – its 12th worldwideby Janice Lim on May 5, 2025 at 8:31 am
Co-founder Bill Gates notes the rising interest in philanthropy among high-net-worth individuals and family offices in the region
- More seed funding for carbon projects as Singapore overcomes climate paralysis: EDB, MTIby Mia Pei on May 5, 2025 at 3:50 am
EDB’s Carbon Project Development Grant has been awarded to three project developers – 3Degrees, Climate Bridge and The Nature Conservancy
- Asia leads decarbonisation push to build green hydrogen economyon May 4, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Singapore, Japan and China are leading the charge; Singapore’s Sembcorp, for example, has projects at home and abroad to promote a cleaner,…
- Global backlash drives worst ESG fund redemptions on recordon May 4, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Investors withdrew an estimated US$8.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025: Morningstar
- GIC expects revenue from climate adaptation solutions to hit US$4 trillion by 2050by Janice Lim on May 4, 2025 at 1:58 pm
[SINGAPORE] Global annual revenue from climate-adaptation solutions could grow from the present US$1 trillion to about US$4 trillion by 2050, assuming a…
- US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boomon May 4, 2025 at 1:50 pm
[BANGKOK] Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in South-east Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up…
- Issue 146: Urging the financial sector to address nature; Singapore investors lag on climate plansby Kenneth Lim on May 2, 2025 at 11:00 am
This week in ESG: Singapore Sustainable Finance Association calls for action on nature financing; climate investor group polls investors on strategies, disclosures
Work/HR
- Weighty impact: How GLP-1 meds are reshaping workplace dynamics and healthcare costsby Tony Case on May 7, 2025 at 4:01 am
For many employees, the miracle drug isn’t just changing their weight — it’s changing how they’re treated at work.
- Is burnout really just loneliness in disguise?by Tony Case on May 1, 2025 at 4:01 am
Burnout coud have more to do with a lack of connection than workload, and it’s disproportionately impacting millennials and Gen Z.
- It’s not just about a dress code: How RTO is reshaping workplace fashion and cultureby Tony Case on April 30, 2025 at 4:01 am
RTO is transforming workplace fashion, blending home and office styles while reshaping workplace identity and culture.
- How to put ‘love languages’ to work at workby Tony Case on April 29, 2025 at 4:01 am
Boost retention and employee happiness by adapting love languages to workplace recognition.
- Bringing joy back to the workplace: How companies are beating back burnout cultureby Tony Case on April 16, 2025 at 4:01 am
The challenge isn’t just getting employees back to the office — it’s making them want to be there. Gone are the days when a foosball table and unlimited snacks constituted workplace culture.
- Cultivating wellness: Corporate gardening programs have employee goodwill in bloomby Tony Case on April 11, 2025 at 4:01 am
Planting and tending a garden offers a blend of wellness, sustainability and community that traditional office perks simply can’t catch up to.
- Episode 5: Mom’s at Work: The Price of Parenthood – why raising a family is more expensive than everby Jessica Davies on April 7, 2025 at 4:02 am
In this episode, we dive into the rising financial pressures facing working parents today.
- Episode 4: Ticker Tape Minds – How moms make it all work and why we need to talk about itby Jessica Davies on March 31, 2025 at 4:01 am
In this episode we dive into the daily dance that so many moms perform: the push and pull of balancing professional goals and financial stability with family responsibilities.
- From ‘chief happiness officer’ to ‘growth hacker,’ creative job titles are reshaping workplace cultureby Tony Case on March 28, 2025 at 4:01 am
From chief happiness officer to growth hacker, creative job titles are reshaping the culture of the workplace. But make sure your prospective employees and your clients understand what the job really is.
- How the best (and worst) habits of your people impact teamworkby Tony Case on March 27, 2025 at 4:01 am
The best and worst habits of your individual team members can impact whether a team is successful or not.