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Asian fast fashion brand Shein and carmaker Toyota performed poorly in a new comparative study of corporate climate action. The report's authors want regulators to step in to help make climate pledges more effective.

19 Jul 2025

Cynthia Handriani Wijaya, chief corporate officer, Daya Selaras Group

The Eco-Business Sustainability Leadership A-List Youth winner says that education among waste collectors is key to her ambition for Daya Selaras Group to become …

Kim Carstensen, former FSC director general

Exclusive The appointment of the former Forest Stewardship Council director general comes as the Indonesian paper giant works towards re-association with the eco-certifier. It has …

Global manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries will need to source their energy from cleaner electricity grids to lower the carbon footprint of their products, …

PromptZero claims to be able to trim AI-generated text to lower emissions, as experts explore how artificial intelligence can both contribute to and help …

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As borders tighten, Global South citizens say they are being locked out of high-level talks that impact them the most.

18 Jul 2025

Steel and coal-to-chemical industries have been migrating towards energy-rich western, central and southern China.

Six months after President Donald Trump's foreign aid cuts, millions have lost access to HIV prevention medication.

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Malaysia's new sustainability reporting mandate drives corporate accountability, challenging businesses to align with global emissions standards and reshape their supply chains for a low-carbon future.

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Thailand’s Climate Change Act is timely and responsive to public concern, but the current version is a frail gesture addressing a complex problem. By Watcharapol Supajakwattana and Paul Chambers

15 Jul 2025

Progress towards Indonesia's renewables target has been slow. Rethinking energy subsidies and carbon pricing can hasten the shift of Southeast Asia's largest economy away from coal. By M. Arief Virgy

Solutions that are not country-led nor aligned with a country’s national development objectives are ultimately unsustainable. By Crispian Olver and Tom Beloe

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A report by WWF finds that Hong Kong could lose 25 per cent of its biodiversity to new developments such as the North Metropolis.

A new report predicts Hong Kong could lose one quarter of its wildlife to new developments. WWF Hong Kong conservation head Dr Bosco Chan and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden's Dr Stephan Gale tell the EB Podcast that developers must build in ways that protect nature and bolster climate resilience.

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Cover_Sustainability Leadership Youth A-List 2025

From tackling the fast fashion crisis to powerful storytelling, this year’s list recognises the work of young innovators and trailblazers pioneering sustainable solutions for long-lasting impact.

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As geopolitical uncertainties cloud the horizon, leaders who uphold the values of climate justice, diplomacy and equity in their work are recognised for their contributions in the sustainability sector.

USAID Philippines humanitarian assistance

As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying time for aid-reliant projects to diversify funding models, which have been "overdue for an overhaul".

Increasing allocations and giving states more freedom on how they can spend EFT funds could make this mechanism more effective, say conservationists. Malaysia's environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi also agrees there is a good basis to make the scheme more permanent, but in-depth discussions must be held with the states, he told Eco-Business.

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29 May 2025

A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

19 May 2025

Wily Salim, founder and director, PT Karmic Virya Abadi

11 May 2025

Economic fears look set to trump any concerns about climate change among voters, according to street interviews conducted by Eco-Business.

30 Apr 2025

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of the Republic of Korea today unveiled REVIVE - Relief, Employment and Vital Infrastructure for the Vulnerable in Emergencies, a new …

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UN flags low uptake of sustainable trade facilitation measures, support for vulnerable groups

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Unlocking capital for sustainability Insights Report 2024

The world is just five years away from a deadline to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, part of a comprehensive global blueprint to reconcile economic progress with environmental …