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UOB will no longer finance upstream segment of oil and gas sector from 2023. It also laid out decarbonisation targets for five other sectors, which are power, automotive, real estate, construction and steel. These make up 60% of its loans portfolio. https://t.co/e0SbOoskTc

A pricing advantage is no longer what motivates issuers in Asia to issue green bonds. Instead, they are being strategic about their branding and their ability to access diverse markets. https://t.co/w9YH3ev1m9

CBI's move to certify SLBs and issuers that are aligned with the Paris Agreement may help to tighten up standards, but it's unclear whether it will be widely adopted. https://t.co/CTz05JxWZP

Yes/no/somewhat/don't know? https://t.co/WQAfZgNHjo

The not-so-often talked about aspects of renewable energy sources: The embodied carbon during its manufacturing process and how to dispose it at the end of its life cycle. https://t.co/rKCt3ProiR

Critical taxonomy gaps and more flexible alternatives are keeping the financing instrument from taking off. https://t.co/ptXmIuvXbN

Industry players are looking at ways to properly dispose solar panels and wind turbines, as the first of solar and wind farms are begin decommissioned. https://t.co/3kzbOOPbfA

ESG bonds 101 https://t.co/yMWYluMICT

People are betting big on solar and wind energy to push Asean's energy transition https://t.co/OQNa02vihb

Unstable power supply in some parts of Asean, differences in grid maturity, as well as the lack of a unified model for cross-border energy trade is holding back the region's energy transition. https://t.co/uC1Oo3D1zl

Cases of company resolutions not being passed are still rare in Singapore, but an increasing number are passed at a much lower vote than the usual 95% or above, indicating growing voter discernment among shareholders and investors. https://t.co/7xsEaApAAc

Insurance analysts said it's a do or die though, with the government phasing out ICE vehicles by 2040. https://t.co/Cv6b79wPXq

The EV insurance space has not moved in step with the wider push for EV adoption. EV owners are pretty annoyed, but insurers say they find it difficult to price risk. https://t.co/EMJSxEuoYH

Tesla needs to be more transparent about disclosing its measures to mitigate biodiversity loss and the impact of #climatechange, said Phillip Capital. Have a read for details on #Tesla's ESG scorecard!

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Tesla fares well on environmental risks, not so great for social and governance issues: Phillip Capital https://t.co/iHh4npG54u

"We got to have someone to put us on the first board before we gain experience. Most boards are quite capable of appointing 1 female candidate. But most of them, after they appoint 1 candidate, they pat themselves on their shoulder and say, 'We've done our job.'"

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Beyond diversity targets, companies' strategic plans are also helpful disclosures: Blackrock https://t.co/6hunoOuusU