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New Asia Pacific study reveals overall progress in sustainability reporting but critical gaps remain; PwC and NUS Business School

New Asia Pacific study reveals overall progress in sustainability reporting but critical gaps remain; PwC and NUS Business School

Overall rise in disclosure of identified climate-related risks and/or opportunities in companies’ sustainability reporting from 77% in 2021 to 88% in 2022 Companies in most jurisdictions do well in having ESG targets (92%), but only 51% are disclosing net zero targets and only 42% have net zero targets based on the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework. Only 16% reported having their

Translating sustainability and climate commitments into action: PwC and NUS Asia Pacific sustainability reporting study reveals what’s next for businesses

Translating sustainability and climate commitments into action: PwC and NUS Asia Pacific sustainability reporting study reveals what’s next for businesses

84% of companies reported climate change as a sustainability issue, but less than half demonstrated integrating climate risks and measures in their operations Disclosures on sustainability training and the linkage of the environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) performance to leaders’ remuneration can be improved Significant opportunities remain for companies to build greater trust with

PwC announces establishment of Audit Advisory Board in Singapore

PwC announces establishment of Audit Advisory Board in Singapore

Singapore, 15 December 2021 - PwC Singapore today announced the establishment of an Audit Advisory Board that will provide guidance and challenge related to transparency and audit quality at the firm. The Board will be officially effective on 1 January 2022.
The Board currently consists of two independent members who will advise the firm on a range of matters including PwC’s audit systems and p

PwC launches Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainability Excellence in Singapore

PwC launches Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainability Excellence in Singapore

Centre officially launched by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Centre aims to support organisations across Asia Pacific in achieving ESG excellence across decarbonisation, managing climate risk, sustainable finance and investment, sustainability report and assurance, etc. Singapore Low Carbon Network also launched in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030

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