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Asian companies claim they are going net-zero — but are their targets realistic, ambitious or greenwash?Carbon & Climate
Asian companies claim they are going net-zero — but are their targets realistic, ambitious or greenwash?
A growing chorus of Asians firms are announcing carbon neutrality targets. While it's good publicity, some have yet to disclose how they plan to cut the carb—possibly because they don't know, or don't intend to. How can corporate Asia's net-zero declarations be held to account? -
Q&A: What does China's 14th 'five year plan' mean for climate change?This week, at the annual 'two sessions' political gathering in Beijing, the Chinese government approved a key policy document that will heavily influence the nation’s economic development — and climate policies — over the next decade and beyond.
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Are net zero data centres in Asia Pacific just a lofty ambition?As demand for digital services and products continues to grow in Asia, how can the technology industry navigate a range of obstacles to cap its energy footprint? -
10 must-try vegan dishes in SingaporeFancy a quick guide to the top-rated vegan delicacies in the second most vegan-friendly city in Asia? Abillion's top 50 vegan dish awards 2021 gives us the bite-sized details.
Net Zero Opinion
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Climate justice and human rights movements must go hand-in-hand– Both the Paris Agreement and the advancements towards mandatory due diligence have the potential for a huge, transformational effect across our economy. -
Greening ODA: 50% of development aid should support environment and climate action– Poor people have many competing priorities, but the claim that 'hungry people don't care about the environment' should not be used to ignore the environment and climate action in international development cooperation. -
Getting the social cost of carbon right– US President Joe Biden's administration must put a high enough price on carbon pollution to encourage the scale and urgency of action needed to meet the commitments that it has made to Americans and the rest of the world. The future of the planet depends on it.
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