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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

S1E1: Compliance to competitiveness: Why SEFR matters

from The Business Times Podcasts · host The Business Times

Singapore has delayed mandatory climate reporting for small and mid-cap listed companies by up to five years. But is this really a reprieve? In this episode of Ask PwC Singapore, we cut through the jargon to ask what this delay really means for Singaporean businesses. From Scope 3 reporting and ESG fatigue to the role of SEFR and the Resource Portal, we speak to two leaders shaping the business response to climate disclosure; so you can act with clarity and build lasting value. This episode is produced in collaboration with PwC Singapore. Highlights 01:13 The Reporting Delay: Wake-up call or lifeline? 05:10 PR-mode sustainability vs real transformation 10:25 Data is not action 15:48 Scope 3 and the SEFR fix 20:45 ESG fatigue is real—but tools aren’t the problem 26:35 What failure looks like More about: Visit NetZeroHub.SG by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) More insights on sustainability from PwC Singapore Follow PwC Singapore on LinkedIn -- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Podcast written and presented by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) With Marcus Lam, executive chairman, PwC Singapore and Kok Ping Soon, CEO, Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Post-production: Claressa Monteiro & Chai Pei Chieh Video production: Studio +65 A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/giK9 Website: bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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