Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<ul><li>New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting.</li><li>The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.</li><li>Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.</li></ul>

New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting.The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.

S-REITs: Climate Disclosures and Inclusion in ESG-Related Equity Indexes

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<li>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.</li>
<li>It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.</li>
<li>No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.</li>
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.
It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.
No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.


Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dasin-retail-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23743" rel="noopener">Dasin Retail Trust (DASIN SP)</a> extends its loan facility due 19Sep22</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-logistics-commercial-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22748" rel="noopener">Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP)</a> establishes S$1bn Euro-commercial paper program</li><li>Oxley Garden collective sale relaunched at the same minimum price of S$200m</li></ul>

Dasin Retail Trust (DASIN SP) extends its loan facility due 19Sep22Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) establishes S$1bn Euro-commercial paper programOxley Garden collective sale relaunched at the same minimum price of S$200m

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (20Sep22) - DASIN Extends Loan Facility to End-Sep22

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-logistics-commercial-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22748" rel="noopener">Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP)</a> 3Q22 Business Updates – Robust reversions and steady occupancy</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elite-commercial-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28807" rel="noopener">Elite Commercial REIT (ELITE SP)</a> 1H22 DPU -2.7% YoY; Higher mid-year portfolio valuation despite declining occupancy</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascendas-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39" rel="noopener">Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP)</a> to acquire Philips APAC Center in Singapore for S$104.8m; DPU accretive by +0.3%</li></ul>

Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) 3Q22 Business Updates – Robust reversions and steady occupancyElite Commercial REIT (ELITE SP) 1H22 DPU -2.7% YoY; Higher mid-year portfolio valuation despite declining occupancyAscendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP) to acquire Philips APAC Center in Singapore for S$104.8m; DPU accretive by +0.3%

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (5Aug22) - FLT Robust Reversions +ve Surprise

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-logistics-commercial-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22748" rel="noopener">Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP)</a> acquires a freehold logistics development in the UK for GBP101m</li>
<li>Banks hike interest rates for HDB loans: Pricier mortgages rates expected</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arthaland-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31194" rel="noopener">ArthaLand Corp (ALCO PM)</a> sets aside PHP7.4bn for capital expenditure in 2022</li>
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Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) acquires a freehold logistics development in the UK for GBP101m
Banks hike interest rates for HDB loans: Pricier mortgages rates expected

ArthaLand Corp (ALCO PM) sets aside PHP7.4bn for capital expenditure in 2022


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (27Jun22) - FLT Acquires UK Logistics Development

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Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) is a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing logistics, industrial, and commercial properties. Its portfolio includes 113 properties across Australia, Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. The company was established in Singapore on November 30, 2015.

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Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLT SP)

Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Singapore's Code of Conduct for ESG ratings is more light-handed than other regulation-based approaches, but therein lies the "less risk and more...

Kyle Rudden

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (20Sep22) - DASIN Extends Loan Facility to End-Sep22

FLT establishes S$1bn Euro-comm paper program; POGO exit impact, BPO granted full WFH; CLI booked PHP13.5bn reservation sales this year

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (5Aug22) - FLT Robust Reversions +ve Surprise

ELITE higher mid-year portfolio valuation; AREIT buys Philips APAC Centre at +0.3% DPU accretion; BSDE 1H22 mktg sales reached 61% FY target; FLI...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (27Jun22) - FLT Acquires UK Logistics Development

Banks hike interest rates; ALCO sets PHP7.4bn capex in 2022; Phils think tank sees rising rates until 1Q23. FLT SP acquires a freehold logistics...

SCCM Asia Research

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S-REITs: Climate Disclosures and Inclusion in ESG-Related Equity Indexes

​New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding...

Kyle Rudden

Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Singapore's Code of Conduct for ESG ratings is more light-handed than other regulation-based approaches, but therein lies the "less risk and more...

Kyle Rudden

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (20Sep22) - DASIN Extends Loan Facility to End-Sep22

FLT establishes S$1bn Euro-comm paper program; POGO exit impact, BPO granted full WFH; CLI booked PHP13.5bn reservation sales this year

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (5Aug22) - FLT Robust Reversions +ve Surprise

ELITE higher mid-year portfolio valuation; AREIT buys Philips APAC Centre at +0.3% DPU accretion; BSDE 1H22 mktg sales reached 61% FY target; FLI...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (27Jun22) - FLT Acquires UK Logistics Development

Banks hike interest rates; ALCO sets PHP7.4bn capex in 2022; Phils think tank sees rising rates until 1Q23. FLT SP acquires a freehold logistics...

SCCM Asia Research

New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding...