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Creating a cohesive sustainability ecosystem in ASEAN requires cross-sector collaboration. As our Partner specialising in Sustainability and Climate Change, Bing Yi Lee points out, partnerships among banks, businesses, and advisors are key to co-creating scalable, bottom-up solutions for sustainability challenges. The UOB Sustainability Compass, co-developed with PwC, supports this by enabling SMEs in ASEAN to quickly assess their ESG readiness and plan actionable steps. Find out more in the full article by South China Morning Post SCMP: https://lnkd.in/g4kWypjE Learn about our Sustainability and Climate Change services: https://lnkd.in/gzrFzVJg Eu-Lin Fang Sammie Leung Moi Lre KOK Cynthia Yap Simon Burns Indrie M Tjahjadi Dr. Srikkanth Ramachandran Yanxiang Wang Jen Yin Foo Pearlyn Lau Ina Dimova Kel Xin Lim Tanya Ghosh

Can’t wait to join this year’s Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Commodities and Landscapes Forum in Amsterdam next week and dive into important conversations shaping sustainable food production. Today’s World Food Day is a reminder that how we produce food is still deeply AND highly connected to deforestation (high-risk tropical commodities drive 97% of global deforestation). And when you add in the complex trade dynamics (which often can add pressure to key biomes like the Amazon) it makes me eager to hear how organizations are navigating these tough realities to produce sustainable commodities. The Tropical Forest Alliance will dig into how to navigate the EU’s policy uncertainties while still pushing progress forward. Plus, we will highlight a crucial but often still overlooked piece of the puzzle: farmer inclusion (especially smallholder farmers who rarely get the attention they deserve). If you’re curious about how we build sustainable, inclusive production landscapes, come hear from some amazing speakers, ask your questions, and connect with others who care about these issues as much as we do. Hope to see you there!

🌍 Today in #ESG From supply chain sustainability to circular economy and carbon regulation — here’s today’s #Sustainability roundup 👇 📈 EcoVadis 2025 Index Shows Supply Chain Sustainability Maturing Index, covering 89,000 companies from 49,000 assessments in 2024, shows progress but highlights persistent gaps. 🔹 27% of companies now reach “Advanced” performance (65+ points) 🔹 Asia-Pacific shows rapid improvement, though Europe remains the leader 🔹 China climbed to second place globally with a 37% increase in assessments 🔹 Supply chain sustainability remains the weakest link — 60% of companies still face medium-high risk Theme averages: - Environment : 55.1 - Labor & Human Rights :56.3 - Ethics : 49.7 - Sustainable Procurement : 43.1 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebGmMcYX ♻️ #Turkiye Publishes 2025–2028 National Circular Economy Strategy The new strategy and action plan (#UDESEP) aims to advance Türkiye’s resource efficiency and support the 2053 Net Zero target. It focuses on seven high-impact sectors: packaging, batteries & vehicles, electronics & ICT, construction, plastics, textiles, and food & biomass. The plan includes 53 actions under six strategic areas,covering circular products,waste prevention,green and digital transition,investment incentives,green taxonomy,and data-driven monitoring.Developed with contributions from 125 institutions,it also emphasizes social benefits and workforce transition under a just transition framework. 📢 Revised #CBAM Regulation Published in EU Official Journal The European Union (2025/2083) regulation,published on 17 October 2025, updates the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism with clearer rules: 🔹 A 50-ton import threshold exempts small-volume importers, except energy-intensive sectors 🔹 Electricity and hydrogen imports remain under reporting obligations 🔹 CBAM certificate delivery updated to 30 September with a digitalized system 🔹 Annual reporting now due 30 April,improving alignment with certificate issuance 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVWRtDyS ⚡ Circular Economy Forum in Istanbul The İstanbul Sanayi Odası,in strategic partnership with UNDP and Team Finland Turkey and collaboration with the embassies of the #Netherlands, #Sweden, #Denmark,and #Norway,hosted the Circular Economy Forum on 23 October 2025 at Swissôtel The Bosphorus. Under the theme “Bridging Distances: Cooperation for a Circular Economy”, participants explored innovative business models,international collaborations,and best practices to accelerate the circular transition in Türkiye. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGs-fvYe #CircularEconomy #NetZero #CBAM #SupplyChain #Turkey #GreenFinance

Discover how young Middle East consumers are making sustainability a must-have, with key trends, stats, proof points and the strategies brands use to meet expectations and avoid greenwashing. 📖 Read our latest article for more insights: https://bit.ly/438XVIo #SGSMiddleEast #IMPACTNOW #BusinessContinuity

Carbon’s ‘Hidden Passport’: Financing Sustainable Supply Chains From contracts to cargo, and suppliers to shelves, carbon flows invisibly through every stage of trade. Yet, it carries a climate cost that is often overlooked but increasingly impossible to ignore. This is what I call the “hidden passport” of carbon in my latest The Business Times Op-Ed, co-authored with Samuel Tan.   Key takeaways:   ✅ 1. Trade carries carbon, not just goods. The World Trade Organization estimates that 20-30% of global greenhouse gas emissions are embodied in traded goods. This highlights the urgent need to treat carbon as a core element of global commerce — one that must be measured, managed, and mitigated to avoid breaching our climate tipping points.   ✅ 2. Corporate anchors are ESG multipliers. When large businesses embed sustainability into procurement and financing structures, they create ripple effects across their supply chains. This incentivises suppliers — especially SMEs — to adopt sustainable practices, strengthening ecosystem resilience and accelerating decarbonisation.   ✅ 3. Finance can accelerate transformation. Supply chain financing must evolve from enabling transactions to enabling transformation across sectors. From green supplier financing in construction to responsibly-sourced aluminium in consumer goods, banks like UOB play a pivotal role in helping clients decarbonise while staying competitive.   As ASEAN continues to strengthen its position as a global trade gateway, it also has a unique opportunity to lead in institutionalising sustainability across supply chains — transforming ESG into a strategic lever for long-term value creation, resilience, and regional competitiveness.   Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/g9Vwcgre   #UOB #SustainableFutureWithUOB #OneBankForASEAN #Partnerships #GreenFinance

SIBUR shares ESG practices with international partners SIBUR shared its experience in developing its own ESG practices at a Russia–China sustainability round table. The event, organised by Gazprombank, launched an open dialogue between the Russian business community and China’s leading ESG rating providers. Participants discussed obtaining independent ESG ratings, verifying sustainable-finance instruments, and developing carbon markets in Russia, China, and other BRICS countries. “The requirements of China’s ESG rating agencies are closely aligned with the country’s national goals, while also serving as a soft power tool, encouraging both local and foreign businesses to continuously improve their sustainability practices. For Russian companies, this is not only a challenge but also an opportunity to integrate into a rapidly growing market,” said Raisa Momot, Head of Sustainability & Circular Economy at SIBUR.

We're excited to share the major points from the third edition of Sustainability Counts—a comprehensive report developed in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and PwC. This carousel offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting across Asia Pacific, highlighting key regional and global developments, as well as insights from sustainability leaders shaping the future. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gr62CasF #SustainabilityCounts #PwC #NUS #SustainabilityReporting #AsiaPacific #ESG #DeepDive

Across the globe, sustainability reporting is evolving into a strategic lever for growth. Indonesian businesses have a unique opportunity to harness ESG data not just for compliance, but to build trust, attract investment and drive innovation. Are you ready to shift the narrative? Discover more in the full report: https://lnkd.in/ex3ChiwQ. #PwCIndonesia #SustainabilityIndonesia #SustainabilityReporting #ESGStrategy Yuliana Sudjonno

The final conversation during today’s Sanlam ESG Barometer B20 Policy Impact Report launch focused on Turning Insight into Impact: How Business Can Champion Implementation, moderated by Iman Rappetti with Mxolisi Mgojo, Thando Maeko, Paul Hanratty, and Shameela Soobramoney (She/Her). The message was clear: if we’re serious about the just transition, we need to act. If we’re serious about sustainability, we need to stop thinking in short-term cycles and start building strategies for long-term growth and legacy. Not out of ego or financial returns - but to realise the full potential of our country and continent. We need to invest in solutions that benefit people and create real opportunities for communities to thrive. Those most affected by government and business decisions must be part of the conversation - so they too can move toward self-reliance and dignity. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. It’s an opportunity for inclusive growth and shared value that leaves no one behind. #JustTransition #Sustainability #B20 #SanlamESGBarometer #Implementation #SharedValue #EthicalLeadership #SocialImpact #AfricaForward

Is sustainable investing at a crossroads? Ninety One's Sustainability Director Daisy Streatfeild explains how top investors are embracing a new approach that focuses on real-world impact and decarbonisation, finding the most surprising opportunities are emerging from China and India. #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #Decarbonisation #ESGInvesting #GreenFinance [17710]