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‘Our change alone is not going to create the transformation we need’: Lendlease group sustainability head
The real estate giant’s head of sustainability Cate Harris tells Eco-Business why it is in its business interest to open up about its Scope 3 emissions and advocate for suppliers who are decarbonising hard-to-abate building materials.
Carbon & Climate
What are chief sustainability officers prioritising in 2024?
Asia’s sustainability heads foresee some relief from reporting burdens this year, but articulating the financial value of social, biodiversity and climate-related impacts, engaging suppliers and staying ahead of regulations will keep them busy.
Manufacturing
EU carbon border levy could hurt Asian developing countries, yet do little to cut emissions: ADB
India's key export industries such as steel could be hit by the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which are designed to make sure Europe’s decarbonisation efforts are not undermined by trade partners with weaker pollution standards.
Energy
Renewables options needed in the Philippines despite grid limitations: clean energy advocates
EB Studio
The country’s latest green energy auction might have been hampered by issues with transmission lines, but experts say this should not stop businesses from expanding their renewables use. Battery storage could be a solution.
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