Sustainability
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia and ACCA launch regional statement to strengthen sustainability reporting across ASEAN
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and their partners in the ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC) have on Wednesday unveiled a landmark regional policy statement that charts a unified path forward for sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia,…
Keppel partners AIIB to mobilize up to $1.5B for sustainable infrastructure investments across APAC
Singapore-based Keppel Ltd., through its fund management and investment platforms, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to facilitate and mobilize up to $1.5 billion worth of sustainable infrastructure investments and financing opportunities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
SC invites public feedback on proposed framework on sustainability assurance
The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), published on Wednesday a consultation paper to seek public feedback on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.
Malaysia’s regulators roll out the climate finance innovation lab
Malaysian regulators Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced Wednesday the rollout of the climate finance innovation lab.
Bursa Malaysia partners Boardroom to boost sustainability reporting solution adoption
Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced Monday a collaboration with BoardRoom Group, a provider of corporate and advisory services based in Singapore, to boost sustainability reporting solution adoption.
Singapore’s Gprnt raises $4.62M seed funding from Ant International, MUFG
Greenprint (Gprnt), a Singapore-based sustainability reporting and data platform company, has raised $4.62 million in seed funding from strategic investors Ant International and MUFG Bank.
UOB Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia collaborate to support SMEs on decarbonization journey
UOB Malaysia announced Thursday a collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Berhad to facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting sustainability practices and advancing their decarbonization journey.
Singapore’s Alternō raises Series A funding from UntroD Capital Asia, ADB Ventures
Alternō, a Singapore-based climate-tech startup, has closed its Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its sustainable heat technology and support its mission to eliminate 100 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions annually by 2030.
AC Ventures strengthens gender-smart climate investing strategy through IFC’s We Fund Climate program
AC Ventures (ACV), an Indonesia-based investment firm, has deepened its commitment to inclusive climate innovation through active participation in the We Fund Climate program by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
UNDP, Trigger team up to support Singapore startups with smarter investment
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
