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🌍 Leading the Way in Sustainability: Temasek's Groundbreaking Report 🌍 For the first time, Temasek has disclosed its sustainability-aligned investments, valued at S$44 billion as of FY2024. This disclosure reflects Temasek’s commitment as a global investment leader to advancing sustainable and inclusive growth alongside financial performance. By applying its own sustainability classification framework, aligned with global standards, Temasek is pioneering the incorporation of sustainable practices in investment strategies. As a state-owned company headquartered in Singapore, managing funds on behalf of the Government of Singapore, Temasek not only leads in financial management but also in setting global standards for sustainable investment. Let’s discuss the broader impacts of sustainability in global investment strategies. What are your thoughts on this approach? #Sustainability #Investment #Temasek #BusinessTimes #ClimateAction #SustainableInvesting

I’m pleased to share Temasek’s inaugural sustainability report, which takes into consideration the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure standards. The report builds on the sustainability disclosures we as a global investor have made to date and shares in more depth our strategy, targets, and milestones, as well as the challenges we are addressing on our path towards net zero, nature positive, and inclusive growth. Some highlights of the progress we’re making: We have been deploying capital to catalyze solutions that enable the transition to a low carbon sustainable future. As of 31st March 2024, our portfolio value of Sustainability Living trend aligned investments reached S$44 billion. We remain committed to decarbonizing our portfolio and having real world impact. Our portfolio emissions have declined by 6m tCO2e over the past FY and we have raised our internal carbon price to US$65 per tCO2e. We continue to deepen the integration of E, S, and G factors across our investment lifecycle including embarking on a nature and social roadmap. This enables us to proactively identify and manage risks and engage our portfolio companies to drive sustainable value creation for the long-term. By sharing our sustainability efforts over the years, and strategies going forward, our hope is that we can continue to engage in meaningful dialogue with relevant stakeholders, including those of you seeing this post. As we continue deploying our capital with impact, integrate sustainability into our investment decisions, and forge partnerships to address the global challenges, I am optimistic that our collective efforts will enable sustainable returns and a sustainable future for generations beyond ourselves. See highlights of our report: https://tmsk.sg/rp0 #Temasek #TemasekReview

Curious about the perception of Belgian retail investors on sustainable investing? Discover our latest study that sheds a light on the evolving landscape of sustainable investing.

Yesterday, we discuss the perception of Belgians on sustainable investing and explored the impact it can have on our planet and society. There is still a sustainable journey ahead, but the collective discussion highlighted the shared commitment to drive positive change in the financial landscape. Discover the report here: https://lnkd.in/eK4GTGfv  

🌱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀? 🌍 In the face of challenging #economic conditions, businesses in Singapore need to be strategic about their #sustainabilityinvestments to avoid missed opportunities in the future, when #investments will focus on high-quality assets. Neglecting asset upkeep now may lead to difficulties when selling them later. 👉 According to CapitaLand Investment’s chief sustainability officer, with the shift to becoming greener, firms that do not invest early enough will be hit by the #carbontax. 👉 Banks now offer loans that are tied to green goals that could translate into interest rate savings or better #environmental, social and governance (#ESG) credit ratings. 👉 “If you’re green enough as a company, it may expand your pool of investors or debt financiers, which may lower your cost of capital,” said Mr. Vinamra Srivastava. 📧 Have questions or seeking opportunities? Write to us at: [email protected] #sustainablecapital #greeninvestments #business #sustainablefinance #climatechange #greenhousegas #netzero #lowcarbon #greenfuture

Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says South East Asia is "woefully off track" on green investments to reduce emissions and needs new policies and financial mechanisms to help bridge the gap, the global consultancy Bain & Company said on Monday https://lnkd.in/gPwHghb9 With energy consumption in the region expected to grow 40% this decade, climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions remain on the rise, with the region still dependent on fossil fuels, said an annual report compiled by Bain, green investment group GenZero, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek. While green investment grew 20% last year, it is way short of the $1.5 trillion required this decade, and emissions in the 10 countries in the region could overshoot their 2030 pledges by 32% if they continue on their current trajectory, it warned.

The Responsible Investment Association (RIAA) recently launched their new Sustainability Classifications initiative. The classifications build on RIAA’s certification program and take into account the approach a fund takes in considering ESG factors and the degree to which sustainability is addressed or targeted. As well as being RIAA certified, NorthStar Impact Australian Equities Fund has been awarded the highest rating of “Sustainability Plus” by RIAA. It’s great acknowledgement of the work we do, to not only invest in positive impact companies, but to work with these companies and our broader networks to extend their impact, drive positive outcomes and to measure and report on this in our annual impact report. You can find out more about the RIAA’s new sustainability classifications here: https://lnkd.in/gRj8bDqq You can read NorthStar’s 2023 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/gK2R-UhH

S&P Global finds that - out of a sample of 12,000 companies - about 24% could be considered "sustainable investments" according to the definition provided in the EU SFDR. The analysis is based on the new S&P Global SFDR Sustainable Investment Framework. You can read more in our report here: https://lnkd.in/eakXui5t

Alphabet soup🔠🥣 in #ESG = usual negative connotations. Here's my positive spin. Do you know -there are over 600 #ESGratings and rankings (according to ERM Sustainability Institute) -there are discussions on ESG rating agencies needing to improve their transparency https://lnkd.in/dFMciY5w How then do we navigate through this alphabet soup in the interim? We focus on 1️⃣ executing well,2️⃣ disclosing in a timely manner & 3️⃣ aligning to international standards. Glad to share the following alphabets (& numbers) on CapitaLand Investment ✅️ the only real estate company in the top 10% for S&P Global’s #Sustainability Yearbook 2024. We have been the 1st & longest standing Singapore 🇸🇬 company for 15 years via the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) ✅️ the only Singapore company in the 2024 Carbon #Clean200. This is our 6th time on this global index recognizing companies for their efforts in #cleanenergytransition ✅️ remains MSCI Inc. AAA rated for our ESG performance for the 3rd year ✅️ #FTSE4Good constituent for the 11th year What this is really all about. 💪Team effort. Much thanks to the global colleagues & corporate teams working hard behind the scenes. 🚶♂️🚶♀️Top management commitment, especially in walking the talk & embedding #esgperformance into our balanced scorecard 🤝🏻 External #stakeholderengagement & collaboration.   Whilst global news may be a tad pessimistic, e.g. only 15% of UN SDGs are on track to be achieved by 2030: and 2023 was confirmed by EU scientists to be the hottest🌡☀️ year (going back to 1850), but I remain optimistic. As Helen Keller said “Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much”. Let us together face on the new Dragon Year of 2024 with renewed enthusiasm and commitment. Here’s wishing 🙏 all #OG, friends and acquaintances good health and progress in the year ahead. #CapitaLandInvestment #CapitaLandESG #SustainableInvesting #SustainableFinance #globalgoals #esginvesting #ClimateAction #ResponsibleBusiness #UNGC #SGBC #GCNS https://lnkd.in/dQ_veEEJ

In recent years, there has been tremendous development and growth across the sustainability ecosystem worldwide. The Sustainability Reporting ecosystem in Malaysia has also grown considerably in the past decade, from a largely nascent stage to one where all listed issuers are undertaking sustainability-related initiatives as well as producing Sustainability Statements or Reports on an annual basis. Click the link to read the article to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g8i8PXiK #PhillipCapital #PhillipCapitalMalaysia #YourPartnerInFinance #MarketInsights #Investment #strategy #Financial #worldnews #globalnews #Malaysianews #ESG #financialstrategy #malaysia #sustainability