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Asean Interconnector Study: Taking a regional approach to decarbonisation
The Asean Interconnector Study conducted by DNV delves into the critical aspects of decarbonisation within the member states of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean). This comprehensive research …
Rethinking Plastics: How the Extended Producer Responsibility Act will pave the way towards circularity in the Philippines
Filipinos consumed 2.15 million tonnes of plastic in 2019. Of this, only around 9 per cent were recycled, with 33 per cent being sent to sanitary landfills and open dumpsites. …
How plastic credits are supporting the Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss are highly intertwined and exacerbate each other, threatening our life on Earth. We must innovate and invest in the development of alternative materials, …
ChatGPT on financial reporting
Generative AI’s incredible speed of sinking into our everyday lives came in like a tsunami. At a record-breaking, tech-pandemic’ish growth rate, OpenAI’s ChatGPT registered users reached 1 million within 5 …
From 2022 to 2023: top sustainability stories in 2022 and implications in the new year
2022—a year of ongoing uncertainties as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, geopolitical tension, and the global energy crisis from the Russian-Ukraine conflict formed the backdrop for the global ESG developments.
How does Qatar's World Cup score on sustainability?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with one of the most dramatic football finals last week, with Lionel Messi-led Argentina snatching its third world champion in a 3-3 (4-2 penalty …
Are EVs meeting ESG standards?
Electric vehicles (EV) are rising in popularity in recent years, replacing traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that rely on fossil fuels. A growing number of both developed and developing …
Lego and the toy makers: How sustainability comes to play land
In this report, we aim to research LEGO's ESG performance when compared with other toy makers in the industry by examining their environmental (including carbon emissions), social and governance initiatives. …
On greener pastures: Global Sustainability Funds Development 2021-2022
Global sustainability assets saw a bumper year in 2021, up US$1 trillion to reach a total of US$2.74 trillion. While Europe still dominates the sustainable investment space with 80% of …
Hydrogen forecast to 2050
DNV's first dedicated hydrogen forecast to 2050 provides new and expanded hydrogen findings from our Energy Transition Outlook model - exploring the outlook globally, regionally, and by sector. We combine …
How to reduce supplier carbon emissions
You can help your suppliers reduce their emissions - and your own carbon footprintFor most businesses, around 90% of total emissions occur in the value chain - a large portion …
A-share companies’ sustainability disclosures 2021 review
In this report, we reviewed the sustainability disclosures of A-share companies in 2021. Some of our key findings include: We found that 1412 A-share companies disclosed sustainability-related information in 2021, …
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