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Norway’s Wealth Fund Places Indonesian Firm Under Observation

New Alliance to Help Drive More Impact Investing in Australia

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Energy and Natural Resources Executives see a Temporary Slowdown in Decarbonisation

KPMG to Launch New ESG Digital Solutions for Businesses Around the World

Tesla Becomes The First Electric Car to Lead Global Sales

Australian Seaweed Startup Gets Backing From Japanese Seafood Giant

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Clean Energy Investment Extending its Lead Over Fossil Fuels Led by Solar

Suzlon Secures Major Domestic Order of 300 MW From Torrent Power

Melbourne Timber Office Building to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 34%

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Value Partners Launches Asia’s First ESG-Focused Food and Nutrition Thematic Fund

FedEx Adds Electric Vehicles to Promote Sustainable Logistics in Malaysia

Masdar and Airbus Ink Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Agreement

Global Floating Solar to Top 6GW Threshold by 2031, Asia-Pacific Leads Demand

EU and South Korea Deepen Ties on Climate Action, Clean Energy and Environmental Protection

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Vietnam-Based Solar Cleantech Platform Gets US$2 Million Backing in Seed Round

Major Japanese Motorcycle Makers Partner to Develop Hydrogen Engines

Australian Study Finds Plastics are Penetrating Entire Food Chain

China’s Solar Exports Booming, up 64% in 2022 Despite Global Trade Tensions

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WWF Report Highlights 380 New Species Discoveries in the Greater Mekong Region

Marubeni Inks MoU for Afforestation and Reforestation Project in Angola, Eyes Carbon Credits

Hong Kong’s Towngas and IDG Capital Raise US$712 Million for Zero Carbon Fund

Samsara Eco Partners With lululemon to Tackle Textile Recycling

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NTT Anode Energy and JERA to Acquire Green Power Investment

Asia-Pacific Countries Adopt 10 UN Resolutions to Protect the Planet and its People

Danish Innovation Converts Nutrients and CO2 From Land-Based Shrimp and Fish Farming into High Value Seaweed

Boeing Launches Modeling Tool to Support Aviation's Net Zero Goal

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Gen Z and Millennials Cite Sustainability and Social Impact for Lifestyle and Career Decisions

Vietnam’s EV Manufacturer VinFast Eyes Expansion into Southeast Asian Marketplace

Wind and Solar Replacing Coal Power’s Share in G20 Countries, But Japan off the Pace

Global Temperatures Set to Reach New Records in Next Five Years

Charge+ Launches 5,000km EV Charging Highway in Southeast Asia

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Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to Unveil Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

DHL Expands its Green Footprint Deploying Electric Vehicles in Shanghai

IMAS and Singapore Green Finance Centre Push to Bridge Asia’s ESG Gap

Neste Opens €1.6 Billion SAF Supply Chain Expansion at Singapore’s Changi Airport

Auckland Savings Bank Partners Kiwifruit and Avocado Firm on Sustainability Linked Loan

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Aon Launches Climate Hub in Singapore

Indonesian Premium Chocolate Makers Eye Australian Market, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Asia Has the Resources and Technological Prowess to Dominate the EV Revolution, Report

Singaporean Bank to Stop Oil and Gas Financing

Hong Kong Shoppers Re-Evaluating How to Minimise Their Environmental Impact

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WWF Calls for a Global Ban on ‘Harmful and Unnecessary’ Single-Use Plastic Items

Mingyang Secures 306MW Order for Onshore Wind Projects in the Philippines

ADB President Calls for Stronger Climate Action at Meetings with Southeast Asian Leaders

31 Japanese Hotels Certified as Climate-Friendly SDG Locations

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Earthshot Prize Heading to Singapore

Japan’s Asahi Set to Trail CO2-Absorbing Vending Machines

IKEA is Steadily Assembling its Renewable Energy Portfolio

Asian Conglomerate Acquires Stake in Swedish Wind Farm

Emirates Unveils US$200 Million Aviation Sustainability Fund

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Climate Impact X Announces New Carbon Market Price Assessments

Philippines Turns Over Six Contracts for Large Scale Floating Solar Projects

AIIB Issues First Climate Adaptation Bond Targeting Resilient Infrastructure

Hyundai to Protect Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Partnership with Korean Government

Shein Outlines Ambition to be Global Leader in Rescuing Fashion Industry's Excess Inventory

S&P Global Sustainable1 Launches New Nature and Biodiversity Risk Dataset

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ASIC Gives Update and Warning on Greenwashing Fight

Japanese and South Korean Firms Create JV for Renewable Energy Projects

Malaysia Plans to Phase Out Plastic Bags Within Two Years

Australia Injects A$2 Billion to Scale up Green Hydrogen Production

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DHL Express Launches GoGreen Plus Option for its Air Cargo Product

Global Investors Push for Participation in GRESB as ‘Common Language’ for ESG Across APAC

ADB, Indonesia Sign MoU to Develop Nusantara as Carbon-Neutral Forest City

Acciona Energía and The Blue Circle Enter Thai Market With Five Wind Projects

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Grab Announces Target to Achieve Zero Packaging Waste in Nature By 2040

Singapore's Seatrium Secures Two Offshore Substation Platform Projects from Empire Wind

ADB and Findev Canada Partner for Sustainable and Inclusive Investments in Asia Pacific

BYD Enters Ecuadorian Vehicle Market and Eyes Production in Vietnam

Griffith University and South Korean Partner Launch Hi-Tech Farm

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Australian Government to Establish a National Net Zero Authority

Changes to Azure Power’s Management Team

Australia’s Gift of Conservation to Britain’s King Charles III

Indonesia to Allow Foreign Entities to Buy Carbon Credits

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Asian Agrifood Tech Network Announces Fourth Impact Accelerator Cohort

Ureca Launches Mobile-Based Platform to Make Climate Investing Accessible to Anyone

India’s Serentica Renewables Secures Additional US$250 Million Investment from KKR

Kilter Rural Launches New A$500 Million Sustainable Agricultural Fund

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Vietnam Approves Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Goal by 2050

Carbonaires Partners with Klarna and HUSK to Develop Biochar Plant in Cambodia

Survey Finds Employee Wellbeing Has Risen in Importance in Asia

ADB Announces New Program to Accelerate Billions in Climate Change Financing

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Papua New Guinea Biodiversity and Climate Fund Launches New Funding Call

Singapore’s Pavilion Energy Partners with Japan’s Asuene for Decarbonisation Solutions

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Collaborate on Carbon Capture Technologies

Toray Rebranding &+ Recycled Fiber Brand to Underscore Sustainable Economy Commitment

MUFG Bank Establishes Climate Tech Growth Fund

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Benefits of Global Net-Zero Transition Can be 5 Times the Costs in Developing Asia

Linde to Supply Green Hydrogen to Evonik in Singapore

China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Secures First Green Loan of US$297 Million

IFC Establishes a Presence in Malaysia to Support Green, Resilient and Inclusive Growth

ANA to Make Carbon Neutral Flights During May

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Electric Car Sales Expected to Leap 35% This Year After a Record-Breaking 2022

Sumitomo Electric to Establish Power Cable Factory in Scotland

Avaada Group Bags US$1 Billion Funding for the Growth of its Renewable Energy Platform

Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel’s Green Machine Garners Edison Award

Nestlé Upgrades Satellite Tech to Drive Transparency in its Reforestation Projects in Thailand

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Textiles Industry Out of Fashion With Failure to Link Executive Rewards to Sustainability Performance

APAC-Based New Forests Bolsters Africa Team With Five New Appointments

Network of Central Banks Meet to Discuss Greening the Financial System

New Guide Published to Help Asia's Finance Industry Combat Greenwashing

South Korea’s Hyundai to Establish EV Battery Cell Production Joint Venture in the US

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Singapore Food Tech Start-Up Launches Plant-Based Poached Egg and Egg Yolk

Only 1 in 10 in Southeast Asia are Making Green Investments, Survey

LEGO Group to Replace Fossil-Based Materials in Plastic Production

Vestas Wins 238 MW Order for Offshore Wind Project in Japan

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Vena Energy Launches Taiwan’s Largest Commercial Solar Project

Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Prints First Ready-to-Cook Cultivated Grouper Fish

South Korean Shipper to Conduct Field Tests of Onboard Carbon Capture System

L'Occitane Group Announces Ambitious Net-Zero Roadmap

ADB and ACWA Power Sign Deal for Two Utility-Scale Wind Power Plants in Uzbekistan

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Singapore and China Establish Green Finance Taskforce

Australian Financial Services Regulator Gets Funding Boost to Fight Greenwashing

lululemon Introduces First Renewably Sourced, Plant-Based Nylon Products

Western European And US Centres Lead The World In Green Finance, Report

L’Oréal Fund Accelerates Biodiversity Preservation With Three New Investments

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Australian Bank Expands Green Financing Offer

Singapore Financial Regulator Launches Finance for Net Zero Action Plan

ADB Ventures Invests in Selex to Expand Electric Two-Wheeler Usage in Vietnam

Eurasia and Suntory's Third Sustainability Leaders Council to Focus on Nature Loss

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Australia’s Clean Energy Build Hits Record Highs, Report

PwC to Boost Global Nature and Biodiversity Capabilities

Acer Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Formula E Ranked World's Most Sustainable Motorsport Championship

Novalith Technologies Secures AUS$23 Million to Revolutionise Lithium Production

ACX Group Inks Agreement to Further Develop the Voluntary Carbon Market in Japan

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Tritium and Jump Charging Partner for EV Charger Deployment in New Zealand

Starbucks Verifies 3,500 Greener Stores Including Asia Pacific Outlets

MPA and Shell Sign MoU to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonisation Efforts in Singapore

Zara Partners With Fashion Tech Firm to Launch Recycled Collection

ADB and GEAPP Pledge US$35 Million to Expedite Energy Transition in South and Southeast Asia

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Asia Pacific Companies See ESG Issues of Critical Importance, Survey

Volkswagen to Invest in Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Battery Industry

Hong Kong to Ramp Up EV Charging Capacity

Frontier Carbon Removal Commitment Tops US$1Billion

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Ingka Investments Accelerates Renewable Energy Push With Australian Solar Acquisition

VinFast Exports Next Batch of VF 8 Electric Vehicles to North America

Malaysian Exchange Inks MoU With Petronas to Work on Sustainability Practices

GSM Officially Launches Vietnam’s First Pure Electric Taxi Firm

Cabot Corporation Announces Acquisition of Solar Farm in Japan

Indonesia and the Philippines Exploring Cooperation on Major Reforestation Project

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Amcor to Offer Certified-Circular Plastics in Australia and New Zealand

Neste, Itochu and Fuji Oil Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to ANA and Japan Airlines

Apple Boosts Fund for Carbon Removal, Expands Recycled Materials Use

Wind and Solar Reach a Record 12% of Global Electricity in 2022

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Global Wind Energy to Top 1 TW Threshold by the End of 2023

Singapore Launches GreenTech Challenge 2023 to Accelerate Sustainable Innovation

Chopard to Use Only Recycled Steel in the Manufacture of its Watches

Prefectures and Cities in Japan Get Ready to Issue Green Bonds

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Zurich Insurance Group Helps Suppliers Transition to Net Zero

China’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Releases Action Plan for Operational Carbon Neutrality

China Launches First Semi-Submersible Offshore Solar Power Platform

Kia Starts Building Facility for Electric Purpose-Built Vehicle Production

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Mitsubishi Corporation Inks Loan Agreement for Cross-Border Wind Project in Laos

Tesla to Build New Megafactory in Shanghai

Singapore and US Align for Feasibility Study on Regional Energy Connectivity

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Cambodia Working with Singapore on Major Clean Energy Deal

Swiss Infrastructure Investment Manager Invests in Solar Developer in Vietnam

AIIB Supports Masdar's Solar Power Projects in Uzbekistan

World Bank Launches A$340 Million Bond Highlighting Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market to Hit US$30 Billion by 2030, Report

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Formula E Team Launches Global Competition To Fight E-Waste

Agtech Innovation to Produce Bot-Ready Strawberries

Mastercard Moves to Expedite its Sustainable Card Efforts

ANZ Bank and Grollo Join Forces to Trade Tokenised Australian Carbon Credit Units

UK and Singaporean Firms Partner for Australian Offshore Wind Tilt

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Uniqlo Owner Will Move to Audit Working Conditions at Third-Tier Suppliers

Japanese Banks Join Forces to Support Renewable Energy Projects in Vietnam

Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance Outlines Key Principles for Evaluating Asset Managers’ Climate Policy Engagement

Nestlé Pilots Refillable Vending Machines in Indonesia to Beat Plastic Packaging Waste

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New Campaign Launched to Create Awareness Around Tiger Conservation and Environmental Protection

Ayala Energy Group Reveals Roadmap to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Clean Tech Company MCi Carbon Secures US$5 Million Investment from Mizuho Bank

Philippines Inks Trio of Offshore Wind Service Contracts with Danish Fund

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Launches Demo Test Ship for Liquefied CO2 Transport

FMA Issues Formal Warning to Vanguard Over Greenwashing Notice

Indonesia Secures US$4.6 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Materials Plant Deal With Ford

Vestas Secures 130 MW Order in India with Vibrant Energy, Lines-Up South Korean Deal

Munich Re Quits NZIA Membership

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APAC Sustainability Seed Fund Grants US$3 Million to 13 Sustainability Innovators

Cathay Pacific Latest Carrier to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain

Apostle Funds Management Launches Global Carbon Credit Fund

Sembcorp Terminates Agreement for Large-Scale Solar and Energy Project in Indonesia

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readies To Take Flight In Australia

New Partnership Strengthens Singapore's Position as Asia's Leading Philanthropy Hub

Japan Gearing Up to Deal With Flood of Obsolete Solar Panels

Hitachi Harnesses Data for More Sustainable Water Management in Aussie Citrus Industry

AIIB Boosts Support for Southeast Asia’s Green Transition and Sustainable Infrastructure Development

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Australian Fund Managers and Advisers Need to be More Specific With Clients on ESG

Singapore ESG Fintech Aims to Root out Greenwashing in Thai Carbon Credits Market

GIIN Launches Agriculture Impact Performance Benchmark

ADB, BML Ink US$41 Million Financing Package to Support Blue Economy Tourism in Maldives

Standard Chartered Plays Lead Role in Vista Shipping’s US$89.6 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan

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Ampol and Eneos Ink Deal to Explore Advanced Biofuels Production in Queensland

Ajinomoto and Meiji Claim New Cow Feed Can Cut Climate Emissions

The University of Western Australia is Using a Unique Carbon Offset Partnership to Help Restore Kelp Forests

ADB, SAEL Industries Sign US$91 Million Loan Agreement to Promote Biomass Generation in India

Singapore Bank Extends Over S$3.5 Billion in “Eco-Care Loans” in Two Years Since Launch

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Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority Sets Up S$50 Million Aviation Sustainability Programme

India Commits to Investments of Over US$240 Billion in its Water Sector

VinFast Expands European Reach With Expansion to the West of France

United Overseas Bank Acts for NUS on Uni's Third Green Bond Deal

AllianzGI Launches "Game Changing" Proprietary Sustainability Data Platform

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Healthy Seas Joins With Ghost Diving Hong Kong to Remove Gill Nets in Hong Kong

Record Growth in Renewables Achieved in 2022 Despite Energy Crisis

Companies in Asia Willing to Allocate up to 20% of Operating Budgets to ESG Efforts: Survey

Norway and Singapore Sign MoU on Maritime Decarbonisation

ADB Investment Program to Help Spur Green and Inclusive Agribusiness in Mongolia

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Climate Impact X to Mark Step Change in Carbon Contract Performance and Price Transparency With Global Nature-Based Benchmark

Australia Creating World-First 'Weather Service' for Water Quality

Schneider Electric and Partners Aim to Deploy 20,000 EV Chargers in Singapore by 2030

Etihad Airways Accused of Climate Greenwashing in ACCC Complaint

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ESG Measures in Asia Pacific Executive Incentive Plans Gaining Momentum Study Finds

Hong Kong Lifestyle Brand Unveils Sustainable Reusable Toothbrush Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

Global Investment Manager Launches Carbon-Focused Real Estate Fund

Investors Face Headwinds From the Politicisation of ESG and Energy Crisis: Survey

Singapore Banking Group Launches First Net Zero Aligned Loan for Corporates

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ESG Scrutiny Reveals Cracks in Credit Rating Methods

SATS to Join IATA Environmental Assessment Programme

Renewables Accounted for 92% Of Electricity Capacity Additions in India in 2022

Accelerating Rate of Mountain Forest Loss Globally Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots: Study

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Bottled Water Can Slow Sustainable Development, Report

Singapore’s Keppel Gets Conditional Approval to Import Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy

Indonesia and Singapore Ink MoU on Commercial Renewable Energy Projects

Kering Commits to 40% Group Wide Emissions Cut by 2035

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Green Tech: Coherent Policy Action Needed for Developing Countries to Reap the Benefits

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Shell to Study Clean Energy and Carbon Capture

Ethical Investment Manager Divests From Lendlease Over Koala Development

Volkswagen Unveils New Electric Car for the Masses Costing Less Than €25,000

Sydney to Open Australia's Largest Dedicated Climate Tech Hub in July

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Australian Program Awards A$6 Million to Support Reduced Emissions From Livestock

BrightNight and Acen Ink Partnership for India Renewables Buildout

Volvo Starts Selling Electric Trucks in South Korea

Agreements Worth Over US$50 Billion Inked for Green Hydrogen Projects in Oman

New Credit Suisse Climate Strategy is Not Fit for Purpose Says Responsible Investing Charity

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Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Climate Ambition

ADB, Australia, GCF, to Deliver Clean and Affordable Electricity to Tongan Island Group

ING Takes Next Step in Aligning Oil & Gas Portfolio With Climate Goals

Deloitte Launches Decarbonisation Software Tool

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FormulaE Team DS PENSKE Achieves FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation

Singapore Agritech Agros nets US$2.7 Million to Scale Sustainable Farming Solutions

Singapore EXPO on a Mission to Achieve Net Zero by 2024

Nippon Express Launches Tool for Calculating CO2 Emissions in International Transport

Pension Funds Hold the Key to Unlocking the Potential of Nature and Wildlife

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SP Group Acquires Solar Farm Assets in Vietnam

Despite Worries Japan Working to Release Treated Radioactive Water off Fukushima

Epson and WWF Launch 3-Year Partnership to Recover and Restore Forests Around the World

Pep Guardiola Leads Drive to Tackle Untreated Wastewater Around the World

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Data Reveals Positive Signs for Australia's Energy Transition

Japanese Energy Firm Inks Agreement With Chevron on Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in Australia

ART Announces MoU With National Environment Agency of Singapore

China Drives Global Wind Turbine Orders to New Record in 2022

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Expect More Regulation and Scrutiny in Asia’s Green Finance Sector, Report

Adani Greens Operating Renewable Portfolio Reaches 8024 MW the Largest In India

Canadian Solar Announces Commercial Operation of Solar Projects in Japan

AIIB Financing Women’s Economic Empowerment Across Southeast Asia

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Indonesian Government Bolsters Push for 250,000 Electric Motorbikes in 2023

ACCC ‘Greenwashing’ Internet Sweep Unearths Widespread Concerning Claims

PUB Launches S$125 Million Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research Programme

Renewable Energy Sustains the Cheapest Cost of Capital Compared to Fossil Fuels

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Vingroup Chairman Establishes Electric Vehicle Rental and Taxi Service Company

CEFC Backs CBA Green Home Offer to Save on Energy and Emissions

Beam Suntory Launches Program to Improve Carbon Capture

KPMG Partners With Four Organisations to Help ASEAN Businesses Decarbonisation Push

Early Coal Retirement Gains Traction in APAC Despite Numerous Obstacles, Report

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Singapore Plans to Decarbonise Domestic Harbour and Pleasure Craft

Japan Pledges Support to Help ASEAN Decarbonise its Economies

Impax Asset Management Gets Green Finance Subsidy to Open Tokyo Office

Universal Hydrogen Successfully Completes First Flight of Hydrogen Regional Airliner

Singapore Wealth Fund Invests €1 Billion in Renewable Energy Firm

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Japan can Achieve 90% Clean Power Share by 2035 Report Claims

Trillion-Dollar Asset Managers Treading Water on Urgent Environmental and Social Action

Habitat for Humanity Welcomes First Post Pandemic Volunteers to Build Homes in APAC

Global CO2 Emissions Rose Less Than Initially Feared in 2022

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Trina Solar Sees Huge Market Potential For Solar Energy In Indonesia

Australia’s Corporate Regulator Launches First Court Proceedings Alleging Greenwashing

Vietnamese EV Car Maker Delivers First VF 8 City Edition Vehicles to US Customers

Rooftop Solar to Become Australia's Biggest Power Source

UK and Singapore Ink New Green Economy Framework

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Malaysia Gives Tesla Green Light to Import Battery Electric Vehicles

ADB Signs Loan for First Cross-Border Wind Power Project in Asia

AIGCC Launches Initiatives for Deforestation and Energy Transition

Bangkok E-Bus Programme Authorised by Switzerland and Thailand

Citi is First Bank in Hong Kong to Power Entire Operations With Renewable Energy

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700 Hydrogen-Powered Buses in Incheon by End of 2024

Major Banking Group Acquires Electric Vehicle Leasing Company

China Permits Two New Coal Power Plants Per Week in 2022

Autonomous Agricultural Drones go to Work in Thailand

CarbonFree and BP to Collaborate on Carbon Capture at Hard-to-Abate Industrial Sites

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Don't Forget to Register for the Biodiversity into Business Webinar

NKT Inks JV for Construction of the First Offshore Cable Factory in Taiwan

Trading Platform Lion Announces Move Into Carbon Finance Sector

Frasers Property Achieves Full Sustainability-Linked Financing for its Australia Business

Volkswagen to Make the Interior of its ID. Models Even More Sustainable

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French NGOs Take BNP Paribas to Court in World’s First Climate Lawsuit Against a Commercial Bank

HSBC Sets Financed Emissions Targets for Oil and Gas, Power and Utilities

Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters ESG and Sustainability With Key Appointments

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Air Liquide and Saint-Gobain to Sign the First Low Carbon Purchase in Indonesia

NatureAlpha Announces Collaboration With MSCI

Hong Kong Sets Out Green City Aspirations

ADB Provides US$20 Million Loan for EV Charging Equipment in the Philippines

Genesis and Fonterra Ink Agreement to Reduce New Zealand’s Carbon Emissions

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ESG a Key Priority for More Than Half of Global Leaders

Australian Backed Zero Emissions Electric Aircraft Takes Maiden Flight

Uber Joins Hands with Tata Motors for 25,000 EVs

EV Charging to Generate US$300 Billion Globally by 2027

Study Takes National Overview of Nitrates in New Zealand's Freshwater

States in the US and Provinces in China Most at Risk from Climate Change

Hong Kong School Trials Low-Carbon Biodiesel in School Buses

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Clime Capital and EBOOST Drive Expansion of Open EV Charging Network in Vietnam

Indonesia Tempts Canada to Develop an Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Asean

China Powering Ahead With Renewables, Carbon Reduction

LVMH and Dow to partner on Sustainable Packaging for Perfume and Cosmetics Brands

IKEA Expands Renewable Electricity Programme to Suppliers in Ten More Markets

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Regional Survey Shows Climate Worries a Top Concern Post Pandemic

Fashion Giant H&M Creates Recycling Structure for Fashion

Norwegian Sovereign Fund to Ramp Transparency on Responsible Investment

DHL Express Launches GoGreen Plus

Investment Manager Aligns Compensation of Senior Executives to its ESG Ambitions

Singapore Industry Taskforce Launches Third Consultation on Green and Transition Taxonomy

Amazon Funds World’s First Commercial Seaweed Farm Between Offshore Turbines

Singapore Renewable Energy JV Platform "athein" Set To Raise US$1 Billion For Solar And Wind

Citi Facilitates Bond to Provide Clean Drinking Water to Two Million Children in Vietnam

BP Enters South Korean Offshore Wind Market

WiTricity Wirelessly Charges Autonomous E-Buses in China in an Industry First

New Report Exposes Greenwashing in Climate Plans of Leading Global Corporations

Toyota’s New Chief Says Firm Will Develop Advanced EV’s in 2026

CEFC Increases Investment in Soil Sequestration Technology Firm Loam Bio

Lufthansa Group to Offer Green Fares for More Sustainable Travel

Singapore Has Removed All Covid-19 Border Constraints

Agoda Expands Support to WWF for Wildlife Conservation Across Asia

SM Supermalls Rolls Out EV Charging Stations in the Philippines

Global Electricity Demand Slowed Slightly in 2022, Nuclear Set to Grow

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Natural Capital Paris-Aligned Strategy

Singapore State Investor Joins Lithium-ion Battery Firm’s Series B Funding

New CDP Data Shows Companies Not Moving Fast Enough on Climate Transition Plans

Vietnam’s Vinfast Launches Charging Infrastructure Push in Europe

Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility Ink South Korean Offshore Wind Agreement

CEMEX, Manila Water Pioneer Use of Biosolids for Alternative Fuels

Energy Technology Startup Ampotech Raises S$1.7M in Funding Round

Australia Stops Coal Mine Close to Great Barrier Reef

ADB Report Says Sustainable Trade and Investment Key to APAC's Green Future

Swiss Infrastructure Investment Manager Launches Asian Renewable Energy Platform

Energy Transition Firm Greenko Named Title Sponsor Of the Hyderabad E-Prix

Singapore-Based Fund Invests in Skye Renewables

Funding Doubled for India’s Electric Vehicle Industry in 2022

Japan Considers Development of Exclusive Economic Zone for Wind Power Push

Global Investment Manager Brings ESG Fund to Singapore Retail Investors

Single-Use Plastic Production Still on the Rise

Grants Issued to Protect Australia’s Newest Marine Parks

Ingka Investments Signs Agreement to Invest in Australia’s Biggest Permitted Wind Farm

TotalEnergies Starts Up its Fourth Solar Power Plant in Japan

Singapore Agri-Genomics Firm Launches First Climate-Resilient Strawberry Variety

Australia and the Netherlands Agree on Milestone Renewable Hydrogen Agreement

Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Updates Protocol

Liverpool Becomes First Premier League Club to Receive Sustainability Certification

Japan's Sumitomo Forestry Creates New Company to Manage Forest Investments in US

United Airlines in JV to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Using Ethanol

New Forests Appoints Managing Director, North America to Lead Business Growth

Partnership Launched for Community Conservation Programme in Riau, Indonesia

X-ELIO Connects its 16 MW Sodegaura Solar Power Plant in Japan

World’s Largest Autonomous Electric Cargo Airplane Unveiled

Tokyo Stock Exchange Completes Carbon Credit Market Trial

Institutional Engagement in Sustainable Investing Surges by Over 80% Since 2018: Survey

Global Sustainable Funds Attracted US$37 Billion of Net New Money in Q4 of 2022

Thai Supermarket and DHL Employ Electric Trucks to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Singapore, Malaysia Ink Agreements to Deepen Green Economic Cooperation

Emirates Test Flies Boeing 777 on Sustainable Fuel

Green Banking Gains Momentum to Fight Climate Change

Australian State Rolls Out Vehicle Emissions Offset Scheme

Norwegian Wealth Fund Prohibits Indian and Chinese Firms With Myanmar Links

Report: Malaysia Renewables Growth Impeded by Unrealistic Targets

Schneider Electric and EDPR Sunseap to Drive Solar Energy and Sustainability in Singapore

Bangladesh Goes For Coal-Based Power as Renewables Development Faces Challenges

ADB Provides Loan to Expand Microfinance Access for Women in the Philippines

$240 Billion Canadian Fund Wants More Women on Boards

Report Launched on Stemming Rising Tide of Nature Loss in Asia

Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi and ExxonMobil to Explore Carbon Capture and Storage in APAC

Aviation Breakthrough as Largest Aircraft Powered by Hydrogen-Electric Engine Takes Off

Australian Environment Law Fails to Protect Threatened Species

Honda to Make Structural Changes to Accelerate Electrification Business

Australia’s First Offshore Wind Area Now Open for Feasibility Licence Applications

WEF Partners with Indonesia on Blue Carbon for Climate Goals

ABB Sells Power Conversion Division to Taiwan’s AcBel Polytech for US$505 million

More Than 90% of Verra Carbon Offset Claims are Worthless: Investigation

EDPR Sunseap Scales up its Renewables Presence in China

Bangladesh Plans 40% of Power Generation From Clean Energy by 2041

ANA Inks Agreement With Itochu and Raven SR for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Businesses Avoiding Carbon Offsets Due to Trust Issues

Danone Unveils Ambitious Plan to Reduce its Methane Emissions

Digital Platform to Tackle Illegal Deforestation in Supply Chains Takes Shape

Wealthiest 1% Bag Nearly Twice as Much Wealth as the Rest of the World Put Together

UBS Asset Management Names Head of Impact Investing

Patrizia and Mitsui Launch New APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund

South Korean Group Inks Carbon Credit Deal With UAE Wealth Fund Mubadala

Asian Agribusiness Secures US$200 Million Sustainability-Linked Trade Finance Facility

JERA Commits to Offshore Wind Power Generation Project

North Queensland Snags Funding for Green Hydrogen Hub

NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend Continues

Cebu Pacific Takes Delivery of Another A320neo “Eco-Plane”

Greenpeace Attacks Hundreds of Ultra-Short Private Jet Flights to Davos

KPMG Proposes Budget 2023 Measures to Drive Singapore’s Green and Inclusive Growth

Survey Finds Gender Disparity Exists at all Levels in Hong Kong’s Legal Sector

Australian Regulator Issues Infringement Notices to Energy Company for Greenwashing

Tesla Closing in on Indonesian Manufacturing Plant: Reports

Tesla Offering Discounts in Singapore for Cars in Existing Inventory

New Forests Appoints From Within for New Chief Executive Officer

Taiwan Passes Climate Law With 2050 Net Zero Goal and Carbon Fee Scheme

EcoCeres Announces Significant Equity Investment From Bain Capital

Release of World’s First Integrated Climate and Nature Scenario to 2050 for Investors

Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies Ink 10 Year MoU for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Japanese Firm Joins the Rajabasa Geothermal Project in Indonesia

UOB Executes Sustainability Linked Loan with Chimei Corporation

Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Cow Pastures May be Lower Than Expected

Stafford Capital Partners and HESTA Expand Sustainable Private Equity Partnership

Green Steel: Still Nascent, But Industry is Growing

Mercedes Benz to Launch Global Branded High-Power Charging Network

After Two-Year Veto China Begins Orders for Australian Coal

Sovereign Wealth Fund Builds Climate Advisory Board

Hong Kong Raises US$5.75 Billion in Green Bonds Sale

HSBC Asset Management Acquires Energy Transition Firm

431.6 Million Trees Would Need to be Planted to Offset Bitcoin’s Pollution Last Year: Study

India Pushes Ahead With Green Hydrogen Ambitions

Asia to See Sustained Appetite for Sustainable Investing

Goodyear Unveils 90% Sustainable-Material Demonstration Tyre, Approved For Road Use

Chubb Establishes New Global Climate Business Unit

HKUST Study Outlines Blueprint for Green and Sustainable Finance Talent Development

Singapore Government Names First Chief Sustainability Officer

Amazon CTO Says Surge of Innovation in Smart Energy is in the Pipeline

Seaweed to Remove 550 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere Every Year

IFRS Foundation Inks MoU to Establish an ISSB Office in Beijing

Indonesia Warns of Increased Forest Fire Risks in 2023

Vestas Wins 252 MW Order in Australia