On 15 December 2021, Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) announced changes to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) Listing Rules (Mainboard) and the SGX-ST Listing Rules (Catalist) to address the issue of sustainability, in particular concerning climate-related disclosures based on recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, assurance of sustainability reports and training for directors.
This update highlights the key changes introduced by SGX on sustainability reporting and its rollout of guidelines for sustainability reporting in the form of core environmental, social and governance metrics following the release of the SGX Responses to Consultation Papers.
If you would like information or assistance on the above or any other area of law, you may wish to contact the Partner at WongPartnership whom you normally work with or any of the following Partners:
Annabelle YIP
Joint Head – Corporate Governance & Compliance
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e annabelle.yip@wongpartnership.com
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QUAK Fi Ling
Joint Head – Sustainability & Responsible Business
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e filing.quak@wongpartnership.com
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Kevin HO
Deputy Head – Corporate Governance & Compliance
d +65 6416 2555
e kevin.ho@wongpartnership.com
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TIONG Teck Wee
Joint Head – Sustainability & Responsible Business
d +65 6416 8112
e teckwee.tiong@wongpartnership.com
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