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Grab drops ‘carbon neutral’ term from offsetting scheme
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.
Policy & Finance
Top 10 trends in responsible investment in China in 2025
The year is likely to see cooperation between China and the European Union become more important, but both sides will have to carefully navigate developments that could lead to more trade friction. Transition finance is expected to grow.
Trump 2.0 promises to add to the uncertainties that chief sustainability officers have had to tackle over the last year. Sustainability became harder to sell in the boardroom, and in Asia, the talent crunch is still a problem.
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