Transport & Logistics News
-
Electric vehicles in the Philippines: a mottled green solutionElectric vehicles promise to help slash greenhouse gas emissions and tackle air pollution choking Southeast Asia's cities. But, under the industry's bonnet are sustainability issues that dent its green credentials. -
Richard Horne moves from Borouge to biodegradable plastics firm PolymateriaHorne leaves Borouge after three years and will be based in Singapore.
-
OCBC Climate Index finds large gap between sustainability awareness and adoptionThe new index finds that Singapore residents have a relatively high understanding of sustainability issues, but this awareness is not reflected in their adoption and advocacy of sustainable habits. -
Drive toward electric vehicles should not rely on mining seabed, conservationists sayDeep-sea mining proponents say that mining polymetallic nodules offers an alternative way to procure much-needed minerals for electric car batteries, but conservationists argue that the risks are too great to ignore.
Transport & Logistics Opinion
-
Building a sustainable e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia and beyond– Lazada’s corporate sustainability expert explains why having a climate change strategy is crucial to businesses as well as the planet and our communities. -
The problem of plastic waste – and what it really means to make the polluter pay– Negative coverage of plastic recycling has been growing. Lack of infrastructure means there is a big difference between what plastic is recyclable and what is actually recycled. Critics argue we should switch to alternatives and make polluters pay — is this the answer? -
‘Growing momentum’ to make 2021 the global action year for sustainable energy– In a bid of optimism for the new year, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) expressed confidence that clean energy would grow in 2021.
Transport & Logistics Videos
-
Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what's the connection?– The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
-
From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
-
Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
CSR
Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag. -
Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
CSR
Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group.
Subscribe
-
Subscribe to the Eco-Business NewsletterReceive the latest news in sustainability, daily or weekly. -
Play your part with EB ImpactEB Impact is a non-profit organisation focused on delivering training and programmes in Asia Pacific.
