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In Climate UX's study of Singapore's websites, small-to-medium sized businesses had the greenest digital presence, as they were most likely to use cloud services by big providers that procure clean energy.

Big finance, media and government websites are the least climate friendly, SME sites the most. B Corp sites perform better than the average, but many still rely on fossil-powered hosting, revealing a digital sustainability credibility gap.

Vinamra Srivastava speaking at an event in Singapore.

The former management consultant has been replaced by a renewable energy finance specialist at the real estate giant.

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The Philippines’ ambition to become a data centre hub is running up against high electricity prices and a coal-heavy grid.

Joel Jay Soriano, First Gen's head of strategy and planning, speaking at the Asian Clean Energy Summit

EB Studio As well as adapting to intensifying climate impacts, the Philippines' largest renewable energy company must carefully weigh up how quickly it divests from natural gas, Soriano tells Eco-Business.

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Electric arc furnace technology can produce steel with lower emissions than traditional processes.

Australia’s economic future may depend on whether it can green its exports fast enough to meet China's decarbonisation needs. By Christoph Nedopil

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago. By Dr Sean Lim

As the world reels from the hottest year on record, the weather outlook for the future looks grim, with extreme heat set to be unavoidable unless we act now. By Hannah Della Bosca

Existing homes in Australia tend to have a poor thermal performance even in current climate conditions, yet the urgency to retrofit homes for better energy efficiency and comfort is given little political attention. By Nicola Willand

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EB Studio From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.

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John Haffner, deputy director of sustainability, Hang Lung Properties, says internal advocacy has been key to driving the sustainability agenda. Image: ReThink 2

Having "stretch targets" can spur innovation, says the sustainability chief for one of Hong Kong's largest real estate firms in the latest episode of "On the frontlines". He also shares why the firm has chosen to publish the draft of its net zero plan for open discussion of its climate targets.

Sustainability professional should not be prescriptive with their solutions, says Aun Abdullah of real estate company Lodha.

In the latest episode of 'On the frontlines', the real estate giant's ESG head tells the EB Podcast that while there has been no pushback on climate action by corporate India, questions remain over whether the booming real estate sector is decarbonising fast enough.

EB Studio CapitaLand sustainability chiefs Vinamra Srivastava and Giovanni Cossu tell the Eco-Business Podcast that there is a viable path to net zero for the world's fastest growing cities.

EB Studio If a real estate development can reduce energy and water consumption – and emit fewer carbon emissions – it is built to last, Oliver Chan tells the Eco-Business podcast. The key, however, is to first educate future homeowners and businesses that going green does not mean breaking the bank.

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