Planting the Seeds of
Stewardship

As a trusted steward, Temasek instituted a policy to support its community contributions.

• Sets aside a share of net returns above its risk-adjusted cost of capital
• Contributions to wider community in Singapore and beyond

 

The Beginning of Temasek Trust

Temasek Trust was established as an endowment trustee of Temasek.

• Provides financial oversight and governance
• Disciplined and sustainable disbursement of endowments and gifts

 

Establishing a Family of Philanthropic Entities

Temasek brought together its endowments under six Foundations with Temasek Trust overseeing their financial discipline.

6 Temasek Foundations

• International
• Cares
• Connects
• Nurtures
• Innovates
• Ecosperity

 

New Pathways

Stewardship Asia Centre added as a beneficiary supported by Temasek Trust. Temasek Trust’s role broadened to include thought leadership in philanthropy.

 

• Temasek Trust embarks on a new chapter of philanthropy with the launch of Temasek Shophouse; a social impact hub.
• Established ABC Impact, a private equity fund dedicated to impact investing in Asia.

 

• Mandai Nature added as a beneficiary, dedicated to protecting Asia’s Biodiverse Ecosystems.
• Launch of Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP), a first-of-its-kind centre in Asia to advance impact investing knowledge and practices in Asia.