Singapore’s top 100 firms lead in sustainability reporting: KPMG

They surpassed global averages in six of twelve indicators.

Singapore’s top 100 companies lead in sustainability reporting for 2024, surpassing global averages across six of twelve key indicators, KPMG reported.

Key indicators include recognising climate change risks, material topics, ESG reporting, carbon targets, and governance leadership.

According to KPMG, 76% of Singapore’s top 100 companies recognise climate change as a financial risk, 55% have established boards for sustainability governance, and 84% integrate ESG into their annual reports.

Singapore is amongst the only seven countries globally where all the top 100 companies report on sustainability.

KPMG surveyed the largest 100 companies across 58 countries and jurisdictions, covering a total of 5,800 companies.