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We have prepared a submission in response to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s consultation on
Ben McQuhae & Co was invited to share our views on the effectiveness of investor
We purchased 2,000 tons of carbon credits on a forward basis.
Carbon Credit Profile:
Project: CORSIA-compliant solar project in the Kubuqi Desert
Type of carbon credit: China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER)
Nature of carbon credit: Avoidance offset
Vintage: 2016-2020
Read more about Our Carbon Credit Inventory
Period: 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022
Note: Our firm launched on 8 February 2021 with sustainability initiatives embedded in our business model and internal operations. We have chosen our reporting period to commence from 1 June as we have moved from a temporary office location to our current location at the end of May, and so for the purpose of establishing a comparable baseline, we have chosen 1 June as the start date of our reporting period.
Scope: During the reporting period, our firm operated from one office location in Hong Kong with 4 full-time and 1 part-time staff.
SDG 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
1 mandate
SDG 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
1 mandate
SDG 13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
3 mandates
Clients and projects that work on setting up the infrastructure of a sustainable economy:
2 mandates
Clients and projects that work on developing sustainable products and/or services that are SDG-aligned, or enables other actors in their sustainability transition:
1 mandate
SDG 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
1 mandate
SDG 9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
3 mandates
Clients and projects that work on setting up the infrastructure of a sustainable economy:
7 mandates
SDG 7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
1 mandate
SDG 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
2 mandates
3 mandates