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China records slower carbon-emission growth in 2024

Rise in domestic emissions slowed to 0.6% against 0.8% global rate. 

Asia Pacific utilities post neutral outlook as demand and margins strengthen

The agency expects high levels of renewable installation to continue in 2026 despite persistent operational hurdles.

Rising sustainable-finance activity drives stronger ESG reporting in Thailand

Regulatory shifts have prompted firms to upgrade ESG systems and oversight.

Clean energy outpaced fossil fuel investments in 2024, IRENA says

Combined investment in clean energy technology amounted to an estimated $1.19t.

Geopolitical instability emerges as CEOs' top risk

McKinsey outlined five imperatives for managing global policy disruption.

Japan’s perovskite targets face cost and durability gaps: IEEFA

Perovskite cells currently have lifetimes of 5–12 years.

Over 70% of companies utilise AI to derisk wind projects

The majority of executives surveyed plan to increase their investment.

Global renewable energy investment breach $800b in 2024

However, the growth of clean power slowed by 7.3% last year.

WBCSD coalition to invest billions for transport decarbonisation by 2030

Plans include 26,000 EVs and 200 MW renewables in emerging markets.

Operational practices offer fastest decarbonisation wins for airlines: report

Low-cost airlines have higher maturity in applying both basic and advanced best practices.

Banks embedding sustainability pay less for capital, UNFI says

Half of global banking assets now aligned with responsible banking principles

Power demand surge makes 2050 net-zero goals unattainable

Energy investment must grow to 3.35% within the next decade to attain the goal by 2060.

Firms must reinvent project development to win green transition

They must ask what the client needs, rather than just selling pre-packaged solutions.

Lack of risk framework stalls long-term clean energy investment

Having a clear framework would secure a counterparty for the long-term financial risk.

Energy transition stalled by policy gaps, not tech limits, expert says

Asia’s next energy breakthroughs will come from policy alignment, not scientific innovation.