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Geopolitics, high interest rates stall 2030 decarbonisation progress

Defense mandates of up to 5% GDP divert funds from green initiatives.
1 day ago

Geopolitics, high interest rates stall 2030 decarbonisation progress

Defense mandates of up to 5% GDP divert funds from green initiatives.
1 day ago

Singapore expands emissions registry before scope 3 reporting

New metrics target services, ICT and industrial emissions.
4 days ago

India climate disclosures lag as investors demand transition detail: IEEFA

IEEFA says BRSR underplays supply-chain, customer, and workforce transition risks despite stronger social indicators.
6 days ago

Renewable carbon cuts chemical footprint by over 80%

Bio-PDO can cut emissions reduction by 86% on a crade-to-gate basis, the study found.
6 days ago

ASEAN sustainable aviation fuel supply to bag 8.5 million bpd by 2050

Indonesia and Philippines to become net exporters, Japan and Singapore as top import markets.

Hong Kong carbon emissions plunge 27% from 2014 peak

Renewable energy adoption contributed to emissions decrease.

$3t investment supercycle to drive global data centre growth by 2030

Renewables, storage, and gas reshape global data centre energy.

Thailand hits data barrier in sustainable finance push

Framework launched in 2023 spans 6 industries, giving markets a shared language from energy to agriculture.

MCEE $45.5m injection triggers $3.7b export goal

Green Fund hits $381m as MCEE targets overseas infrastructure projects.

Environmental compliance provider gets sold to Blackstone

Acquired business has more than 60 offices and labs in North America.

Central East China records 15% above long-term norm of solar irradiance

Central East China recorded a 15% rise, Japan and South Korea 4% and 10%, respectively.

Multinationals in Shanghai ramp up ESG efforts

Foreign-invested firms' ESG initiatives incorporate local practices.

Smart buildings reshape Asia-Pacific net-zero push

Digital tools and tighter rules drive building decarbonisation.

Net-zero standard for energy sector slated for pilot testing

Applications open until middle of January 2026.

Pensions manager drops BlackRock from ESG index portfolio

Relationship ends months after similar decision by another fund.

Philippine firms prepare for stricter ESG reporting

SEC draft rules are pushing firms toward stricter ESG.

Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh

Core equipment costs can rise to around US$100 per kilowatt-hour or more in markets with higher tariffs, among others.