Temasek
Temasek is a Singapore-based investment company with a global portfolio valued at S$382 billion as of March 2023, focusing on themes like digitization and sustainable living.
Company Overview
Temasek is an investment company incorporated in 1974 and headquartered in Singapore. It manages a global portfolio valued at S$382 billion as of 31 March 2023. Temasek operates on a commercial basis, paying taxes and distributing dividends like any other global investment firm. It publishes an annual Temasek Review to disclose its financial performance and activities.
Investment Themes
Temasek focuses its investments on themes guided by structural trends. These include digitization, sustainable living, the future of consumption, and longer lifespans. By investing in these areas, Temasek aims to align its portfolio with long-term global shifts.
Sustainability Commitment
Temasek has a strong commitment to sustainability. It aims to halve the net carbon emissions of its portfolio by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. This commitment is part of its broader strategy to invest in sustainable living and to contribute positively to global environmental outcomes.
Financial Disclosure
Temasek publishes an annual Temasek Review to disclose its financial performance and activities for the year. This ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to stay informed about the company’s operations, portfolio, and financial standing.
Operational Basis
Temasek operates similarly to other global investment firms, adhering to a commercial basis. It pays taxes and distributes dividends. Additionally, it is designated as a Fifth Schedule entity under the Singapore Constitution, with safeguards to protect its past reserves.