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Carbon & Climate
How extreme heat affects wildfire risk
Climate change and extreme temperatures, like the heat wave ravaging parts of the United States, fuel more destructive wildfires.
Singapore and Australia are solely focused on climate disclosures, while South Korea omits industry-specific data. As standard-setters ease Scope 3 reporting requirements, the ISSB may also drop facilitated emissions for financial firms.
Carbon & Climate
Asian carbon border levy the ‘lowest-cost pathway’ to decarbonise heavy industries: report
Enacting an Asian Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism involving Australia, Japan, China, Singapore and South Korea is the "most cost-effective way" to spur industrial decarbonisation and ease reliance on public subsidies, says think tank Climate Energy Finance.
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.
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Eco-Business’s Sustainability Leadership A-List award is open for 2025 nominations
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Korean steel giant Posco sued over climate impact of blast furnace expansion plan
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