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#Scope 3 新闻
Palm oil players welcomed the new standard, which also covers traceability requirements for Scope 3 emissions. However, it does not cover the measurement of forest carbon yet, which the standard setter said it needs more time to develop.
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission is officially requiring large publicly-listed companies to start applying rules by the International Sustainability Standards Board to measure and disclose their sustainability performance.
Will the region see a surge of clean power for cross-border electricity trade? Can stricter measures be enforced with the environmental impacts spurred by the AI boom? Here are the key developments to look out for in the coming year.
政策和金融
Resilient and ready: Thai businesses don’t see climate action as a burden but a ‘competitive edge’
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A new Climate Change Act expected to introduce mandatory emissions reporting and reshape the nation’s business landscape will further accelerate Thai companies’ push to decarbonise and stay globally competitive, says UOB Thailand sustainability chief Chow Wong Yuen.
#Scope 3 观点
政策和金融
Navigating the global convergence of sustainability disclosure standards – what boards need to know
As global sustainability reporting standards converge, board directors face new challenges and opportunities in navigating mandatory ESG disclosures, ensuring transparency, and driving long-term value for their companies.
Two experts call on companies to calculate and report Scope 3 emissions along their value chain as soon as possible.
Instead of backtracking on net zero, companies are retracting unsubstantiated carbon neutrality claims – a positive development.
Carbon capture and storage has been hailed as a potential way to reduce emissions, but it is more likely to increase them by boosting oil and gas extraction. The cheaper and more effective solution is to move to cleaner forms of energy.
#Scope 3 视频
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As Malaysia forges ahead with its 2050 net zero climate ambition, businesses must reshape their supply chains for a low carbon future. This Eco-Business video looks at how SMEs can adapt to new sustainability reporting requirements.
#Scope 3 播客
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.
政策和金融
‘We can’t keep asking more questions’: CDP acknowledges it needs to do more with less ESG data
The climate non-profit's head Sherry Madera insists there are just 450 questions, not over 5,500 as some industry players have cited, in its new questionnaire, which has faced pushback for failing to ease disclosure burden as intended.
#Scope 3 新闻发布稿
World Economic Forum
World’s largest CEO climate alliance slashes emissions while delivering growth
Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson continues to progress sustainability roadmap
#Scope 3 研究
CapitaLand Group
Cities: Possibilities Forum Insights 2024
S&P Global Sustainable1
Supply chain sustainability practices in Japan
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