DBS BANK
DBS Bank is a global organisation that understands and acts upon its responsibilities to the planet .
The bank , headquartered in Singapore , is in the forefront of sustainable finance , championing decarbonisation efforts across the APAC region by focusing on reducing Scope 3 emissions and accelerating the region ’ s journey to net zero .
Sustainability Magazine speaks to Shilpa Gulrajani , Head of Sustainable Finance , and Terence Yong , Global Head of Sales , Global Transaction Services , to find out how DBS is leading the charge .
DBS : leading sustainability in banking in Asia-Pacific Driving sustainability does not happen by accident : it requires determination and direction from the boardroom down .
The bank prides itself in being ‘ The Best Bank for a Better World ’, rooted in its identity as a leading financial services group in Asia . This vision aligns the bank ’ s growth with sustainability , innovation and social responsibility .
At DBS Bank , the direction is clear – to put sustainability at the centre of its growth , at the heart of its work with clients and to leverage its influence to accelerate Asia-Pacific decarbonisation . Terence Yong , Global Head of Sales , Global Transaction Services , explains the philosophy for DBS , the largest bank in Singapore and South East Asia .
“ DBS has taken on a strategic position around how sustainability is central
60 March 2025