News & Press
Speech by Minister Grace Fu at the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)’s Annual General Meeting
It is a pleasure to join you for today’s Annual General Meeting.
April 25, 2024
Press Release – Annual General Meeting 2024
The European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 April with Guest of Honour Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations of Singapore, who delivered a keynote address and engaged in a moderated dialogue session with members of the chamber.
April 23, 2024
Copernicus: 2023 is the hottest year on record, with global temperatures close to the 1.5°C limit – The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
Global temperatures reached exceptionally high levels in 2023. T
April 23, 2024
Singapore companies to report more accurate emissions with launch of database – The Business Times
SINGAPORE – Companies in Singapore will be better equipped to report their greenhouse gas emissions more accurately, with the launch of a registry that contains emission factors tailored to the city-state’s context.
April 16, 2024
Deal on EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour – EBO WN
The European Union has taken an important step towards combating forced labour by reaching a tentative agreement on new legislation that would prohibit products created using forced labour from accessing the EU market.
March 21, 2024
Supporting businesses for growth with Singapore Budget 2024
In line with the budget announcements on 16 February, we have curated a series of insights to help keep you posted about how you can leverage on budget measures to propel your business.
March 15, 2024
EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – EBO WN
n a historic move, the European Union has reached a provisional agreement on a new Directive to ensure corporate sustainability and accountability across global value chains.
March 15, 2024
Establishment of Future Energy Fund to Support Singapore’s Infrastructure Investments – EMA
Power generation accounts for about 40% of Singapore’s emissions today, with 95% of our electricity generated from natural gas.
March 11, 2024
S’pore keen to work with regional partners to capture, store carbon emissions: SM Teo – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE – Singapore is keen to work with regional partners to capture carbon emissions at source and store them deep underground to ensure that planet-warming carbon dioxide is not released into the atmosphere, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean.
March 6, 2024
Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU – European Council
Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste.
March 4, 2024
More Singapore businesses will have to report sustainability information, starting with listed firms in 2025 – CNA
SINGAPORE: All listed companies in Singapore will be required to make climate-related disclosures starting from the financial year (FY) of 2025, said Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Wednesday (Feb 28).
February 28, 2024
Safran expands footprint in Singapore
Safran Electrical & Power announces the upcoming opening of a new facility in Singapore, dedicated to manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for aeronautical electrical equipment.
February 22, 2024
