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Code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures included in action plan. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a netzero transition financing plan as part of the city-state’s climate and sustainability agenda.
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While the regulations may have similar goals of promoting transparency and addressing greenwashing, each framework differs in its scope or requirements, adding both a level of complexity and confusion. Different regulatory requirements have popped up in other jurisdictions, such as labelling regimes in the UK, France and Singapore.
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