COP28: Coal plant shut-down deal takes significant step forward, but will still operate until 2035
From Peter Cripps at COP28 in Dubai
DBS launches SME-focused 'hybrid' green loan product
GFANZ APAC launches consultation on managed coal phase out
The Asia Pacific chapter of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has published guidance for financing the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.
DBS grants $297m loan for renewable energy
Unclear reporting standards proving difficult for SMEs, says DBS
Unclear sustainability reporting standards are proving to be a difficulty for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and stunting their ability to demonstrate success to investors, says DBS.
DBS to receive low-cost sustainable loans from PBOC
COP27: 'No better impact investment than coal power phase-out'
COP27 saw discussion about the climate impact potential of managed coal power phase-out schemes, but can these innovative deals be pulled off? Ahren Lester reports
DBS announces decarbonisation targets
DBS has announced 'science-based' decarbonisation targets for seven sectors, as part of its aim to reach net zero by 2050.
Loan round-up: Qatari Diar, GIC, EdgeConneX and more
Debut Singapore green bond expected in 'coming months'
A debut sovereign green bond issuance by Singapore is expected in 'coming months' after the Southeast Asian city-state published its green bond framework.