Overview
A well designed taxonomy will set out the environmental objectives, sectors and activities that are in scope. Metrics and thresholds that set out how activities can be classified as green or transition to their level of alignment with the environmental objectives will provide clear guidance to financial institutions. This further supports the provision of transition finance to the broader economy, and facilitate the move towards a cleaner and greener economy.
MAS' Efforts in Taxonomy
We are contributing to local and regional taxonomy efforts and global initiatives to improve the compatibility of taxonomy frameworks. Compared to other taxonomies, a key feature of the Green Finance Industry Taskforce taxonomy is that it encompasses transition activities that allow for a progressive shift towards greater sustainability while taking into account starting positions and supporting inclusive economic and social development.
Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (SAT)
Singapore
Identifying activities as green or transitioning towards green under the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (SAT) (18.8 MB) for Singapore-based financial institutions, developed by the Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT).
ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance
ASEAN
Developing an ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance with our regional counterparts for the banking, insurance and capital markets sectors.
International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF)
International
Working with the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) to develop a Common Ground Taxonomy that aims to enhance the comparability and interoperability of taxonomies globally.
G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG)
International
Participating in the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) to improve coordination on taxonomies across countries and markets.
More Resources on the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (SAT)
Read more about this Information Note (4.82 MB) on the Application of the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in the Financial and Corporate Sectors, which highlights how the SAT has been adopted by various market participants since its launch in December 2023.
This infographic (49.2 KB) provides an overview of how the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy is applied in the financial and corporate sectors and highlights the opportunities for the professional services community can participate in as the SAT is increasingly adopted by financial institutions and corporates.
What's New
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MAS appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
MAS announced today that Ms Abigail Ng will be appointed Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) from 6 October 2025.
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Green Investments Partnership, a Blended Finance Fund under Singapore’s FAST-P initiative, Achieves First Close with US$510 Million in Committed Capital
MAS announced that the Green Investments Partnership has achieved its first close with US$510 million of committed capital from global and regional private, public and philanthropic institutions. The capital will be deployed into green and sustainable infrastructure opportunities in Southeast and South Asia across a strong pipeline of transactions.
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Singapore and UK Collaborate on Energy Transition and Sustainable Infrastructure Investments in Southeast Asia
Singapore and the UK announced a collaboration to drive clean energy transition and advance the development of sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia. During his official visit to Singapore on 12 July 2025, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, announced a landmark pledge of up to £70 million to Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative, as part of the collaboration.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore and People’s Bank of China Deepen Cooperation in Green and Transition Finance at the 3rd Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce
MAS and the People’s Bank of China reaffirmed their commitment to advance cooperation in green and transition finance between Singapore and China at the 3rd Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce meeting.
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"Banking in a Time of Transition: How banks can drive opportunity, innovation and inclusion in a changing world" - Keynote Address by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Annual Dinner on 25 June 2025
At the ABS Annual Dinner 2025, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Trade and Industry and Chairman of MAS, spoke about how banks can respond to three defining shifts amid accelerating geo-economic disruptions – the transition to a low-carbon future, rapid technological advancements, and the growing financing needs of an ageing population.