Helping SMEs attract customers and financing

Key values: People walk out for their lunch break in the Raffles Place financial business district in Singapore. Companies listed on the Singapore Exchange, including SMEs, have had to publish sustainability reports since 2017. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Recent developments such as new international standards on climate-related disclosures have helped to clear the air for firms reporting on their sustainability.

Even though most smaller companies here are not required to measure and report sustainability metrics, experts told The Straits Times that those which start early will have an advantage in ensuring business continuity and attracting investors and customers.