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As AI adoption grows, companies face mounting pressure to address the technology's trilemma of environmental footprint, workforce disruption and inequality risks, experts say.

24 Jun 2026

Singapore business district

Asia, which has seen a 53 per cent jump in firms setting SBTi‑aligned targets and now accounts for over a third of all validated commitments, is expected to benefit as the updated rulebook introduces tailored flexibilities to help companies in Global South markets join, and stay, in the net zero race, according to the organisation.

building in an export processing zone in Cavite

A new analysis by climate coalitions finds that 83 per cent of Indonesian executives want the government to step up investment in grid capacity and connectivity, while 89 per cent of Filipino executives say policy is lagging behind business electrification, despite Indonesia’s renewables push and the Philippines’ rapidly expanding clean energy pipeline.

Attendees to the Sustainability Youth Festival 2026. The demand for green jobs in Singapore is high, although the pipeline for available positions is constricting. Image: EB Impact

At a youth festival in Singapore, students and young eco-preneurs discussed the state of the green jobs market and the opportunities to build a career in sustainability at a time of ESG pushback.

7 April 2026

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24 Maret 2026

An installation in Singapore's FairPrice supermarket chain

20 Maret 2026

University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership postgraduate students during a workshop exercise. Source: CISL

19 Februari 2026

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6 Februari 2026

NVPC National Corporate Purpose & Impact Study 2025

4 Februari 2026

Vinamra Srivastava speaking at an event in Singapore.

20 Januari 2026

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19 Januari 2026

The audience at Unlocking Capital for Sustainability Malaysia

29 Desember 2025

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17 Desember 2025

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27 November 2025

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Sediment is visible near nickel mining operations on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat. Mining has discoloured the water in one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine areas.

10 September 2025

A meeting of executive members of The Conference Board in Asia.

27 Agustus 2025

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