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Firms boost risk monitoring to bolster long-term resilience: Deloitte

Strategic risk oversight and scenario planning are the most common activities.
6 days ago

Firms boost risk monitoring to bolster long-term resilience: Deloitte

Strategic risk oversight and scenario planning are the most common activities.
6 days ago

Global electricity demand up by 369 TWh in H1

China accounted for 54% of the increase.

Installed RE to more than double by 2030

This will be driven by solar energy expansion.

Over half of CEOs confident in meeting 2030 net zero commitments

Firms are refining interim climate goals to fit their core business strategy.

Sompo tests methane insurance amidst tightening emissions rules

Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.

ADB fuels Cambodia’s energy transition with $82.5m reform programme

The programme combines policy reforms and investments in new technologies.

Asia’s heavy CCS reliance could derail climate goals

Asia has 156 CCS projects but only 18 are operational with a combined capacity of about 7.5 million tons of CO₂.

Over 90% of global electricity to be powered by renewables by 2050

However, gaps in infrastructure and grids continue to present challenges.

SGX sustainability gains tempered by Scope 3 uncertainty: report

RHB maintained its NEUTRAL rating on SGX, with a target price of $17.80, implying about 4% upside. 

How Thailand can save $1.8b in power generation costs

Additional solar and battery capacity will help reduce natural gas and coal use.

Southeast Asia’s onshore wind capacity to hit 26 GW by 2030

Thanks to short-term policies supporting the rollout of more projects.

WBCSD outlines plan to close emissions gap

Under the Paris Agreement, 50% of global emissions must be reduced by 2030.

Businesses tie sustainability to profit: report

Up to 32% of emissions cuts could become profitable as policy, tech, and demand shift.

China dominates Asia’s green finance

However, China’s “supply-first” strategy to green transition may face limits.

China tightens green finance rules with 2025 Catalogue

Starting 1 October, onshore green debt issuers must comply, whilst offshore issuers may only reference it.