ISSA 5000 Is Coming: Is Your ESG Information Ready to Stand Up to Scrutiny?
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)'s International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 is set to become effective for sustainability assurance engagements for periods beginning on or after 15 December 2026. The next challenge in ESG reporting may not be disclosure — but evidence.
GreenCo Assists SGX Client in Preparing Inaugural Climate-related Disclosures
Aligning corporate strategies with robust ESG frameworks is essential to driving long-term value and operational resilience in today’s evolving regulatory environment. Recognising this imperative, GreenCo recently assisted a Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed company in preparing for its first Climate-Related Disclosures (CRD).
GreenCo launched dedicated resource hub – the Singapore Sustainability Guide
Singapore’s sustainability landscape has shifted from voluntary storytelling to rigorous, audit-ready compliance. To help organizations cut through the noise, GreenCo ESG Singapore has officially launched a dedicated resource hub: the Singapore Sustainability Guide.
GreenCo Assists Non-Listed Company in Establishing ESG Initiative Library
Recently, GreenCo supported one of Hong Kong’s leading integrated security service providers in systematically reviewing its ESG topics and existing management practices to establish an ESG Initiative Library, enabling the company to respond more efficiently to ESG-related requirements in supplier assessments and government tenders,
Do Carbon Credits Really Help Offset Emissions?
While cutting GHG emissions is the most effective way to mitigate climate change, purchasing carbon credits for offset is getting popular these days.
ESG in a Downturn: What UBS’s ESG Restructuring Really Tells Us
Recent reports that UBS has significantly reduced the size of its Sustainability Office in Asia have reignited a familiar debate: Is ESG losing relevance?
GreenCo Empowers Client with Advanced Sustainability Training
GreenCo recently delivered a tailored training session for a SGX listed company focusing on pharmaceutical products and medical supplies.
GreenCo Assists Client in Conducting Board Performance Review
GreenCo recently conducted a Board Performance Review for a listed company to support their compliance with the Corporate Governance Code.
Greenwashing: A Common Pitfall Companies Should Avoid
In the era gradually advocating sustainability, greenwashing is a common pitfall that companies should avoid in their sustainability dislcosure.
Raising the Bar: Why ESG Advisory Must Compete on Quality, Not Just Price – GreenCo Can Lead the Way
At GreenCo, we have observed a growing gap in the market. While low-cost providers are increasingly common, there remains a clear shortage of firms that compete on the basis of quality, technical credibility, and a genuine commitment to long-term value creation.
GreenCo Supports Client in Deepening Calculations for Scope 3 GHG Emissions
GreenCo recently assisted a leading local food and beverage chain in deepening their Scope 3 GHG Emissions accounting framework to allow a precise tool for internal performance tracking.
GreenCo Supports Client in Establishing Quarterly ESG Performance Tracking
GreenCo recently supported a Hong Kong-listed tech company in establishing a data-driven ESG management mechanism with standardised indicator development and quarterly performance tracking.
Upcoming Regulations on Mandatory Sustainability Assurance
In supporting of the HKSAR Government’s Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosures, AFRC published a consultation paper on proposing a regulatory framework for sustainability assurance in Hong Kong.
When Climate Disclosure Enters the Enforcement Era
A recent regulatory action in Europe has once again highlighted how climate-related risk management is moving from policy expectation to regulatory enforcement. While the penalty itself may appear to be a technical regulatory issue, the implications are far broader. The case signals a significant shift in how regulators view climate-related risks: no longer merely a disclosure topic, but an area of enforceable financial supervision.
GreenCo Assists Client in Benchmarking Peer Performance
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, defining excellence requires more than just internal tracking. By evaluating their standing relative to competitors, companies can ensure their ESG strategies are both ambitious and aligned with global sectoral trends.
Is AI Itself an ESG Issue?
While the core objective of ESG is to support long-term, sustainable value creation, the current enthusiasm for AI deserves closer and more critical examination.