News
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.
Wind and solar to meet majority of power demand to 2035
China remains to be a major player.
China tightens green finance rules with 2025 Catalogue
Starting 1 October, onshore green debt issuers must comply, whilst offshore issuers may only reference it.
Climate finance by multilateral development banks reaches record high
Global sum up 10% in 2024.
ACRA, SGX RegCo extend timelines for climate reporting requirements
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reporting mandatory for all listed companies from FY2025.
China sets 2027 goal to include major sectors in carbon trading
Only power generators are currently part of the country's carbon market.
