Temasek Defends Green Goals After Backing Singapore Polluters

The transcript discusses the seriousness of Temasek's sustainable investing efforts, highlighting their investments in renewable energy and impact investing. It questions the extent of their holdings in polluting assets and their approach to greener investments. The discussion also touches on public perception and the challenges Temasek faces in balancing green credentials with investments in industries like oil rig manufacturing.

What is one reason why Temasek is considered serious about sustainable investing?

• They have completely divested from fossil fuels.

• They have stopped all investments in airlines.

• They have invested in renewable energy and climate solutions.

• They have not taken any steps towards sustainability.

What is a significant challenge in assessing Temasek's portfolio?

• Their portfolio is entirely focused on green technology.

• The exact amount invested in polluting assets is unclear.

• They have no investments in polluting industries.

• They only invest in small-scale projects.

What is Temasek's stance on investing in high-emission companies?

• They are open to investing if the company is on a path to becoming greener.

• They invest only in companies that are already green.

• They avoid all high-emission companies.

• They invest without any environmental considerations.

What is a potential issue with Temasek's approach to sustainability?

• They only focus on short-term profits.

• They have completely stopped investing in technology.

• Their approach may be seen as too lenient on polluting industries.

• They have no public communication about their investments.

How might the public influence Temasek's environmental policies?

• Through government regulations.

• By investing in their competitors.

• By ignoring their sustainability reports.

• Through the Court of public opinion.