BNP Climate Impact
Invests in companies/services enabling mitigation of climate change, or adaptation to its consequences.
BNP Paribas Funds Global Environment
Targeting investment opportunities in the environmental space.
NinetyOne Global Environment
Invests in companies which aim to provide positive impact on the environment through decarbonization.
Manulife Sustainable Asia Bond
ESG Asian credit portfolio focusing on best-in-class issuers that demonstrates strong or improving sustainability attributes.
AB Sustainable Global Thematic
Global equity fund focusing on secular and sustainable investing themes such as Healthcare, Climate and Empowerment.
RobecoSAM SDG Credit Income
An ESG fixed income fund that avoid issuers who contribute negatively towards the SDGs.
Wellington Global Impact Fund
Investing in innovative, disruptive companies across 10 impact themes, aligned to the SDGs.
Investors shouldn’t give up on ESG
The market has been accused of greenwashing, either deliberately or due to differing definitions of sustainability. With time, the industry can find better standards to support the decarbonisation of the economy.
Need for speed as the world moves towards net zero
Governments and corporations are committing to net-zero emissions to limit warming to 1.5 deg C. Despite slow progress, opportunities to participate in global decarbonisation are emerging.
Political will needed to accelerate energy transition
Due to the political reluctance to shift from fossil fuels, renewable energy technologies while accessible, are underutilized.
Nature-based solutions could yield US$4.3T in value by 2030
Nature-based solutions can play a significant role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. They can provide over one-third of the cost-effective climate mitigation needed for a circular economy.
Invest in the Frontiers of Decarbonisation Technology
We cannot invest in the future by looking backward. Green investing needs an overhaul. With the promulgation of green narratives, the investing world today boasts no shortage of channels to facilitate deploying capital in an environmentally friendly manner.
Business Times Futureproof series
Bringing you the latest views and insights on sustainable investing as we look at how it impacts investors and businesses.
Starting the decarbonisation journey
Gunung Capital took part in Climate Impact X’s inaugural carbon credits auction, driven by a strong vision to protect the environment by investing and supporting carbon markets.
Impact-first investing: A different type of philanthropy
Impact investing is coming to the fore as a way for investors to help create a better and more sustainable world, by channelling funds in support of companies that aim to achieve both financial profits and positive social and/or environmental impact.
Venture Philanthropy Changing Communities
As an investor for impact, AT Capital supports Social Enterprises (SEs) that have a focus on reducing food waste in the region. One of their recipients is S4S Technologies. We took the chance to chat with Mr Phillip to find out more about their opinions on the impact of food waste and how the partnership with DBS Foundation (DBSF) has assisted them in extending their support to the SEs that are aligned with their corporate values.
Elevating Community Welfare by Reducing Food Waste
Inspired by the quote “We rise by lifting others”, S4S Technologies strives to provide a sustainable source of livelihood to its community while building a business with financial gains through the support and mentorship of investors and DBS Foundation. We sit down with the co-founders of S4S Technologies as they share their recent achievements.
Digitising Indonesia’s Healthcare
Driven to make an impact in Indonesia’s healthcare landscape, Ms Soetikno founded PT GUE with a social mission, to improve patient management and provide greater access to healthcare.
Supporting the Marginalised
Deeply touched by the story of Bettr Barista, a DBS client made the decision to support the marginalised women and youths-at-risk by sustaining their employment with Bettr Barista.
