Sustainability
8 in 10 C-suite executives say delaying sustainability goals may damage company value
8 in 10 C-suite executives say delaying sustainability goals may damage company value
But majority say they are challenged to achieve their progress with low budget.
Greenwashing? Nearly 70% of top-level executives admit overstating sustainability goals
But 92% believe greenwashing is “accidental.”
Cost and return of investment largest obstacle to increasing green buildings: study
Six in 10 said it is the biggest barrier to increasing the use of sustainable buildings.
Chart of the day: Unrecyclable products concern Singaporean shoppers the most
Six in 10 shoppers say they are concerned about products that cannot be reused.
Keppel Reit needs to improve trend for sustainability metrics: analyst
Its overall ESG grade is 74, which is considered above average.
CICT posts ‘above average’ ESG score for cutting carbon, water intensity
The analyst said the firm needs to improve workplace safety.
Mixed-use development 'Hiera' to start construction in 2023
Sinar Mas Land and Mitbana will develop the 108-hectare site.
Majority of businesses that have ESG programme report higher profits: study
Over 50% said having such a programme improved their performance.
More than $2.8m availed to back sustainability innovation solutions: gov't
There will be public and private partnerships to advance innovations.
Green goals or business growth? Majority of SMEs find it hard to balance both
It is businesses’ top obstacle to shift to sustainable business models.
Around 7 in 10 say rising cost of living prevents them from making sustainable choices
The majority would prioritise saving money over saving the planet.
BCA confers Green Mark Platinum Award to Keppel DC in Genting Lane
The award is the highest accolade conferred by BCA to new data centre developments.
Changi Airport on track to achieve zero carbon growth until 2030
It has capped absolute emissions at 2018 levels.
MAS, SGX Group launches disclosure portal for sustainability reporting
The portal simplifies the disclosure process using a core set of metrics.
Green living: 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings
They are even willing to pay more to live in environmentally-friendly spaces.
Chart of the day: Baby boomers are better at living sustainably
OCBC found out that green habits suit their life stage.
Here are the top sustainable shopping practices observed by Singaporeans
Consumers are doing more than just paying a premium for sustainable goods.
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