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News / Policy & Finance
Going net-zero: mind the data gap
As companies in the Asia Pacific aim for net zero emissions, they may be stymied by data gaps such as a lack of emissions data from their suppliers. Here’s what they can do to overcome such obstacles.
News / Carbon & Climate
How vulnerable are Asian firms to extreme weather?
EB Studio
Wild fires, flooding, droughts, rising sea levels, and typhoons are a growing risk for businesses in Asia Pacific, the world's most climate-vulnerable region. But how well prepared are Asian companies to weather the coming storms?
News / Carbon & Climate
Not quite net-zero: how real are corporate decarbonisation goals?
EB Studio
As more companies pledge to cut their carbon footprint, more questions are being raised about how they're going to do it, and by when. What's the difference between an impactful and fudged net-zero target?
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Singapore recycling firm Tay Paper set to close
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News / Waste Management
Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
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News / Cities
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COP29 presidency reiterates commitment to Paris Agreement as Azerbaijan defends oil and gas expansion
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News / Cities
Tighten legal ambiguity, protect more forests: Singapore conservationists issue wishlist to government
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News / Policy & Finance
Verra validated by carbon market watchdog after ‘significant’ procedural changes
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