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No more loopholes: HSBC closes door on new coal projectsTwo years ago, HSBC permitted itself to continue lending to new coal projects in emerging markets. Now, it has tightened its energy policy, but experts worry the bank could continue to back coal through other means than project finance. -
JBIC becomes third Japanese bank in a month to signal move away from coalJBIC's governor has said the bank will no longer accept loan applications for new coal power projects. The statement comes as more Asian firms ditch coal, underscoring that the capital flight from the fossil fuel is accelerating.
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Two major Japanese banks drop new coal, but loopholes in policies spark concernSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's decarbonisation pledge came a day after Mizuho's. Activists say if loopholes built into the lenders' new policies are exploited, the banks could keep funding coal regardless. -
Asia’s biggest food companies silent on the welfare of farm animalsEven as a pandemic threatens food supply chains, most firms, including China’s top pig and poultry producer, have shed no light on how they are managing risks and opportunities linked to farm animal welfare.
Opinion
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Innovating for impact: Dealing with a mountain of medical waste– As countries scramble to procure personal protective equipment, another quickly accelerating problem sits on the back end: the disturbingly massive amount of medical waste of all types that must be disposed of. -
Covid-19 has made HR the most important job in sustainability– Four in five of the world’s workforce is on lockdown due to Covid-19, with no end in sight. The post-pandemic world order needs one familiar function to tie social sustainability together – human resources. -
Japan is leading on business climate engagement. Will ambitious policies follow?– Japan is the first country where the government is explicitly providing support for companies to set science-based targets, placing companies in a central position to help the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Videos
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Toyota to start Tokyo trial of electric three-wheeler in green mobility push–
Toyota will partner Japanese car-sharing service operator Park24 for a six-month experiment leasing the i-Road concept vehicle, with a view to setting up a green car-sharing business.
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Fukushima energy drink video raises nuclear concern– New ad takes aim at Tepco’s lack of transparency on the water contamination at Fukushima’s nuclear site. Watch the video here:
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Toshiba unveils fast-charging electric buses for smart communities– The Japanese conglomerate is developing technologies that can power smart communities, including electric buses equipped with GPS and fast-charging batteries.
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Toshiba showcases the future of vegetables– Growing green and leafy vegetables in the future would require the help of innovation, says Toshiba, the latest electronics giant seeking to address threats of natural disasters in food security.
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