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A study of local businesses by UN Global Compact finds a three-year downward trend in transparency on sustainability goals. Three in four Singaporean firms have delayed targets or made revisions, but most say sustainability remains a priority.
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CDP sees ‘greater than ever’ uptake of disclosures despite ESG backlash and greenhushing
Worldwide, the climate non-profit saw nearly 50 per cent more companies embarking on sustainability reporting this year. A record number of firms in Asia Pacific and North America face rising calls for nature disclosures.
Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing firm says the name change harmonises its branding across its markets. It refuted charges by non-profit RimbaWatch that the decision was made to avoid scrutiny for greenwashing amid looming EU regulatory changes.
Before US tariffs, an AI-fuelled data centre boom had spurred tech giants to make big renewables bets in the region. Mounting uncertainty is prompting a "wait and see" approach, though the long game hinges on local policies, say experts.
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Deadly floods affect millions across South and Southeast Asia, leaving over $4 billion in loss and damage
Heavy rainfall across the region was caused by the combination of natural phenomena and climate change but in … -
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Can Singapore’s secondary forests play a role in its climate adaptation plan?
Singapore is facing diminishing forest cover from competing lands uses – but vulnerable secondary forests could play a … -
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COP30 secured a win for civil society – what can future hosts learn from Brazil’s approach to people’s participation?
Climate justice groups celebrated the establishment of a just transition mechanism in Belém, where the COP30 presidency engaged … -
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Taiwan issues new governance guidelines to ease local tensions over renewable energy rollout
A year-long government “sandbox” study identifies recurring conflicts in solar, aquaculture-solar, micro-hydropower and geothermal projects, prompting policy reforms … -
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Asia’s banks are failing to grasp growing food system risks: study
Study warns that Southeast Asian and Indian lenders are overlooking major climate, biodiversity, and public-health risks tied to … -
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Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
South Korean province clears CO2-to-eSAF project in push for cleaner aviation fuel
Initiative advances government plans to scale carbon capture and e-fuel technologies to support long-term net zero goals.
