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SINGAPORE, 13 FEBRUARY 2025 –  WongPartnership is pleased to announce its participation in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme ("SLCP") in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG).

As global sustainability agendas gain momentum, Singapore enterprises are increasingly embarking on sustainability projects to align with national and international goals. However, this journey often presents complex risks and regulatory challenges that require specialised knowledge. The SLCP aims to bridge the gap between sustainability ambitions and access to legal guidance in areas such as (i) Carbon Markets, (ii) Sustainable Finance, (iii) Sustainability Governance and Reporting, (iv) Sustainability Due Diligence and Supply Chains, and (v) Infrastructure, Buildings, Energy, and Transportation related sustainability projects.

Under the programme, EnterpriseSG will defray up to 50% of the legal fees for eligible companies, with the incentive capped at $90,000 per eligible company, for eligible legal services provided by WongPartnership during the qualifying period of 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2027, or once the incentive is fully subscribed.

Ng Wai King, Chairman and Managing Partner of WongPartnership, said, "This initiative in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, is a vital step in encouraging businesses to embark on their sustainability journey and to help businesses on this journey to achieve their goals. Through a multidisciplinary approach that draws on our experienced teams of practitioners from various practice groups, our firm is committed to being a market leader in sustainability-related legal services. With the help of Enterprise Singapore, we can better support our clients on their sustainability journey."

To qualify for support under the SLCP, companies must meet the following criteria:

1. Registered/incorporated business entity in Singapore.
2. At least 30% of the ownership must be held by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs).
3. Must fall within the definitions of either:
   • Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) with annual group revenue below $100 million or a workforce of fewer than 200, or
   • Mid-Sized Enterprise (non-SME) with annual group revenue below $1 billion.

Please click here for a list of general eligible services that may be provided by WongPartnership that qualify for the SLCP incentive.

While the services featured in Annex A highlight some of the services that WongPartnership offers under the SLCP, we encourage interested companies to reach out for a discussion regarding additional sustainability-related services that may also qualify. Full details of WongPartnership’s ESG and sustainability-related services can be found here.

For further inquiries about how companies can leverage the SLCP, or to learn more about WongPartnership's Sustainability & Responsible Business Practice, reach out to WongPartnership’s Practice Co-Heads, Quak Fi Ling (filing.quak@wongpartnership.com / +65 6416 8023) and Tiong Teck Wee (teckwee.tiong@wongpartnership.com / +65 6416 8112) to find out how we can support you.

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