Sustainability
A More Sustainable Business
At Rajah & Tann Asia, we recognise that climate change and environmental protection are real existential issues which we want to address.
Our regional footprint and strong client base in Southeast Asia empower us with an opportunity to make a change and be a part of something much bigger than ourselves. We aspire to be a responsible legal service provider and commit ourselves to a sustainability vision of integrating climate positive best practices into our decision-making and business activities.
Our Expertise
There is a global shift from a paradigm focusing mainly on economic development to a more sustainable one – where Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are balanced with the pursuit of development and an improved quality of life. Climate change and social and economic problems can affect lives and livelihoods and the recognition of such problems is rapidly changing the mindsets of governments, businesses and the general population. Consumer behaviour has shown inclination towards sustainable products and services. Laws and regulations and investment policies are put in place to bring about meaningful, measurable and impactful change for a better and more sustainable world.
Featured insights
Singapore's Regulatory Framework for Sovereign Green Bond Issuance
Key features of Singapore Green Bond Framework
We understand that that a better world does not come easy, and it involves navigating complex and wide-ranging issues. There may be legal or regulatory obligations. There may be board or stakeholder requirements for compliance with international goals, standards and frameworks.There may be the voluntary adoption of internationally-recognised principles and framework as a commitment by the businesses to manage environmental and social risk. We understand how the multi-layers of policies, regulations, principles and frameworks have to be aligned, consistent and operationally workable.
We can help you
We are amongst the pioneers in Singapore when it comes to matters to do with environmental advisory, business conduct and corporate governance and other sustainability issues. We are proud to have been involved in many “first of its kind” transactions, ranging from the green and sustainable financing, sustainable investment, renewable projects and sustainable technology.
With our deep expertise and experience, we will help you unpack and reconcile the different global standards and regulations on ESG factors in your sustainability journey. Beyond regulatory compliance, we will bring in our expertise in tax, corporate and capital markets, funds, infrastructure, international arbitration, technology, to name a few – because we have seen how various issues pan on the transactions we have worked on. We can help you address the commercial aspects and economic objectives of the transactions, and at the same time fulfil the legal and technical requirements set out in the various ESG principles and guidelines.
Our range of expertise
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Business Conduct and Ethics
- Corporate Governance
- Environment, Health and Safety
- Environment Sustainability
- Environmental Audits
- Employment and Labour
- Green and Sustainable Finance
- Green Bonds
- Green Construction and Projects
- Impact Investing
- Supply Chain and Stakeholder Management
- Sustainability Reporting
- Sustainable Insurance
- Workplace Safety and Health
We have integrated expertise. We are accessible.
Being part of a full-service firm with integrated practices means that our clients have access to the experience and skills of all our lawyers across the full spectrum of legal practices.
Our Practice works closely with the other lawyers in the firm and the Rajah & Tann Asia network to provide clients with a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional and quality service.
We are accessible whenever you need us. We work efficiently and deliver value – placing great importance on allocating the right lawyer to the right task to ensure high quality yet cost-effective service.
Do reach out to us to find out more.
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- Data & Digital Economy
RECOGNITION
Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2022
Rajah & Tann Singapore is an established law firm which has experienced partners who are able to provide solution-based legal advice that meets our requirements.
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Sustainability Scorecards and Reports
Many companies in our industry have developed or are thinking about developing sustainability scorecards. These scorecards help suppliers rate the sustainability of their products in quantifiable terms. They also allow one to measure improvement in sustainability over time. Below are a few scorecards from some well-known brands.
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Standards
- Environmental Product Declaration, EPD – Product Category Rules
- ISO 14040:2006 Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Principles and Framework
- ISO 14044:2006 Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines
- ISO/TS 14048:2002 Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Data Documentation Format
- ISO/TR 14049: 2012 Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Illustrative examples on how to apply ISO 14044 to goal and scope definition and inventory analysis
- ISO 21930:2007 Sustainability in Building Construction – Environmental Declaration of Building Products
- LEO-4000 National Sustainable Agriculture Standard
- LEO-SCS-002 Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Products, Services and Systems
- National Center for Sustainability Standards (founded by NSF International)
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Consultants
Consultants can play a key role in helping your organisation plan and implement a sustainability strategy. Many work with clients around the world and can offer fresh thinking and best practices around the topic of sustainability and green product design.
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Software/Tools/Databases
There are many software products and tools today to help you with LCI, LCA and designing greener products. Whether you are just getting started or looking to upgrade your LCA software, one of these organizations may be a good resource.
INDA has become a member of the Sustainable Minds Industry Sponsor Program. Sustainable Minds is the global leader in cloud-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software that enables companies in a wide range of industries to design greener products. Version 3.0 will include publicly available data for materials and processes and focus initially on several product categories. On an ongoing basis, to expand these and to add new categories, SM will create new data through its Custom Data Creation Program and publish existing data provided by nonwoven manufacturers and other industry sources. SM has teamed with nonwovens industry experts Chapas & Chinai Associates to provide expert nonwovens benchmarking and innovation services. A 15% discount off to any customer referencing INDA-SP013-4sBY once Version 3.o is released. We encourage you to check them out.
- Building Ecology – Lifecycle Assessment Software, Tools & Databases
- Canadian Raw Materials Database
- Compass® (Comparative Packaging Assessment)
- CPM Life Cycle Inventory Data
- Ecoinvent – Swiss Centre for Life Cycle Inventories
- European Environment Agency – Data and Maps
- European Life Cycle Database
- GaBi
- IDEMAT
- Korea National Cleaner Production Center
- Life Cycle Assessment Software, Tools and Databases
- openLCA
- PCR Library
- PlasticsEurope – Eco-profile Programme
- SimaPro
- Sustainable Electronics Initiative – LCA Databases
- Sustainable Minds
- TEAM™- LCA Software by Ecobilan
- Umberto
- U.S Dept. of Energy – NETL Unit Process Library
- U.S. Life Cycle Inventory Database
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Rules and Regulations
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Media/Blogs
- GreenBiz
- Walmart Green Room
- Six Growing Trends in Corporate Sustainability
- Sustainable Nonwovens
- Sustainability-Reports
- the ENDS report – Sustainability
- The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
Important Notification: As a service to the industry, Rajah & Tann provides links to other websites that feature discussions of issues, products, or services relating to sustainability. In doing so, however, Rajah & Tann does not, expressly or by implication, endorse the referenced sites, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or reliability of the information, products, or services featured on those sites. Rajah & Tann is not responsible for the opinions, ideas, data, site security, products, or services presented or discussed at those locations.
Our Deals
Acted for Telekom Malaysia Berhad, in relation to a joint venture between its subsidiary, TM DC Educity and Singtel Limited’s subsidiary, Nxera My Pte. Ltd.
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for Telekom Malaysia Berhad, in relation to a …
Vietjet’s US$8 billion acquisition of CFM advanced Leap 1B Aircraft Engines
Rajah & Tann Singapore assisted Vietjet in closing the “reaffirmation” of their deal to acquire over 400 CFM advanced Leap …
S$200 million placement undertaken by Keppel Infrastructure Trust
Acted for DBS Bank Ltd. (“DBS”), The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch (“HSBC”), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (“OCBC”), RHB Bank Berhad (“RHB”) and United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in relation to an approximately S$200 million placement undertaken by Keppel Infrastructure Trust.
