Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme
About this programme
As global sustainability agendas gain momentum, Singapore enterprises are increasingly embarking on sustainability projects. However, the journey often presents complex risks and regulatory challenges that require specialised knowledge. This programme will bridge the gap between your sustainability ambitions and legal compliance by providing you with access to expert guidance.
You can engage our participating legal partners for guidance on specific sustainability-related legal challenges in five areas:
- Carbon Markets;
- Sustainability Due Diligence and Supply Chains;
- Infrastructure, Buildings, Energy, and Transportation Projects;
- Sustainable Finance; and
- Sustainability Governance & Reporting.
To make it more accessible for enterprises to receive legal advice at the outset of your sustainability initiatives for risk management, Enterprise Singapore will defray up to 50% of the legal fees for eligible businesses, with a cap of $90,000 per company.
Eligibility
Enterprises must meet the following requirements:
- Business entity registered or incorporated in Singapore;
- A minimum of 30% local shareholding held by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), based on ultimate individual ownership; and
- Fulfil the criteria of SMEs or Mid-Sized Enterprises: SMEs - Group annual revenue below $100 million or group employment size of less than 200; and Mid-Sized Enterprises - Non-SME, and group annual revenue below $1billion.
Upon completion of the legal matter, all participating companies must submit a report detailing the assistance provided by their chosen law firm. The law firm will provide the reporting template.
How to Apply
Eligible companies can sign up by emailing any of the participating legal partners listed below. To join the programme, companies must submit their latest ACRA business profile (dated within the last 6 months from the date of application) to their chosen law firm and complete a declaration form during the application process. The law firm will provide the declaration form.
Please contact Renu Menon or Priscilla Wang for further enquiries.