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UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative

UNEP Finance Initiative brings together a large network of banks, insurers and investors that collectively catalyses action across the financial system to deliver more sustainable global economies.

UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of about 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. We believe in being a responsible financial services provider and we are committed to making a difference in the communities in which we operate.

OCBC Bank

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank and is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks.

RGE

Headquartered in Singapore, Royal Golden Eagle or RGE is a group of resource-based manufacturing companies with global operations. We produce sustainable natural fibres, edible oils, green packaging and clean natural gas used in consumer products such as paper, tissue, wet wipes, soap, shampoo, cooking oil and clothing.

LRQA

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, bringing together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cybersecurity services.

BDO Unibank

BDO is a full-service universal bank in the Philippines, providing a complete array of industry-leading products and services including Lending (corporate and consumer), Deposit-taking, Foreign Exchange, Brokering, Trust and Investments, Credit Cards, Retail Cash Cards, Corporate Cash Management and Remittances. Through its local subsidiaries, the Bank offers Investment Banking, Private Banking, Leasing and Finance, Rural Banking, Life Insurance, Insurance Brokerage, and Online and Traditional Stock Brokerage services.

AWS

Amazon Web Services provides sustainability innovators with access to the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. Our Social Responsibility & Impact (SRI) team represents the “Tech for Good” arm of AWS, providing technical expertise, training and cloud grants to empower innovators to build and scale cutting-edge sustainability solutions. Deploying the latest cloud computing services such as generative AI and machine learning, our vision is to address the climate crisis together with mission-driven customers, partners and communities.

Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS)

Established in 2013, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent, action-oriented research and advisory organization, committed to improving the quality and quantity of philanthropic giving throughout Asia. Our mission is to improve the social investment sector in Asia by researching and advising best practices, models, policies, and strategies that can contribute to positive system change.

Singapore Institute of Directors (SID)

The Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) is Singapore’s national association for company directors. Established in 1998, our mission is to transform boards and empower board directors to be champions of good governance. SID works with regulators and partners to serve as the voice for directors and facilitates consultations and feedback sessions on regulatory matters. In advocating for good governance, SID advances thought leadership and benchmarking research and indices on corporate governance and directorship issues.

ICMA

For over 50 years ICMA and its members have worked together to promote the development of the international capital and securities markets, pioneering the rules, principles and recommendations which have laid the foundations for their successful operation.

UNDP

UNDP is the United Nations' lead agency on international development. We work in over 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, implement the Paris Agreement on climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We connect countries to the knowledge, resources and networks they need to achieve development breakthroughs.

Singapore Green Finance Centre

The Singapore Green Finance Centre was established in 2020 as Singapore’s very first Centre of Excellence dedicated to driving Asia-focused green finance research and talent development. The Centre is a joint initiative between the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) at Singapore Management University and the Imperial College London. It is supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and nine leading financial institutions: Bank of China Limited, BNP Paribas, Fullerton Fund Management, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Schroders, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered and UBS AG. SGFC is committed to developing high-impact applied research, engaging with the industry, and building capability.

Asia Research & Engagement (ARE)

Working for over 10 years as a catalyst for corporate change, Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) brings leading investors into dialogue with Asian-listed companies to address sustainable development challenges and help companies align with investor priorities. Operating in Asia, for Asia, we maintain offices in Singapore and China, with a growing presence in India and Japan, strategically positioning ourselves at the heart of the region's economic dynamism.

Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA)

The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) is an industry body established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) along with the financial industry in January 2024. Building on the successful work of the Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT), SSFA is established to collaborate across the financial and real economy sectors to support the growth of Singapore as a trusted, vibrant, and inclusive sustainable finance centre. SSFA welcomes participation from financial services, non-financial sector corporates, academia, non-governmental organisations, policymakers and other industry bodies.

IFC

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) is an initiative to create awareness and encourage action among Asia’s asset owners and asset managers about the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and low-carbon investing.

Gaia Environment

Gaia Environment is a leading provider of Carbon Credits and Renewable Energy Certificates for carbon footprint offsetting and greenhouse gas emission reduction. With our expertise and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, we empower organizations to achieve carbon neutrality and meet their sustainability goals.

Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA)

Established in 1962, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is a non-profit and independent think tank committed to dialogues and policy analyses to bridge gaps between policymakers, private sector decision-makers and experts to respond to the key and emerging global challenges and opportunities.

Nasdaq

Nasdaq’s position at the intersection of technology and the global capital markets allows us to approach environmental, social, and governance issues from a unique vantage point. Our work across both the corporate and investment communities, in addition to our work with regulators and standards setters, creates a virtuous cycle. Nasdaq ESG Solutions supports organisations at every phase of their ESG journey providing the data and expertise to meet growing stakeholder expectations and secure long-term capital for growth.