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April 02, 2024
"Greenflation" leads to downgrading green energy targets in ASEAN countries
"Greenflation" has become a factor to countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Vietnam, in lowering their commitments to renewable energy targets. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the weakening currency is hindering the funding for decarbonization effo
April 02, 2024Vietnam Rubber Group evaluates rubber forest carbon for commercialization
The Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) is optimistic about the carbon market. As outlined in its "2024 Green Growth and Sustainable Development Action Plan" announced on March 27, VRG will assess the feasibility of developing carbon credits from rubber forests.
April 02, 2024Africa’s largest exchange to initiate carbon credit trading
JSE Ltd., the largest stock and bond exchange in Africa, plans to begin trading carbon offset credits in the next two months.
April 02, 2024Malaysia aiming to spur residential solar PV via new incentive scheme
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has launched a solar incentive scheme (Solar for Rakyat incentive scheme or Solaris) to encourage installation of solar PV systems by domestic users.
April 01, 2024Machine tool industry seeks green transition amid booming carbon market
Verification agencies, consulting firms, and agri-food industry players of Taiwan gathered at a forum held on March 28 to share insights on corporate sustainability and carbon reduction from three different perspectives.
April 01, 2024APAC companies lack Scope 3 emissions reduction targets, report says
56% of Asia-Pacific companies have not included Scope 3 emissions reduction in their net-zero goals, according to Taiwanese CSR think tank CSRone’s 2024 Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Sustainability Report Status and Trends report released on March 29.
April 01, 2024Dutch court rules KLM green claims was greenwashing
District Court of Amsterdam determined on March 20 that an advertising campaign for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other environmental measures by the Dutch flag carrier, KLM, was deemed "greenwashing."
April 01, 2024Indonesian startup offers decarbonization solutions to fill green financing gap
Indonesian energy startup enables both non-state entities and individuals to participate in the nation's carbon reduction efforts through effective greenhouse gas projects and tree planting initiatives.
March 29, 2024BCGE, SK Ecoplant partner for 700 MW projects in Vietnam
SK Ecoplant announced that it has reached an agreement with BCG Energy (BCGE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vietnam's Bamboo Capital Group, to develop solar and wind power projects in Vietnam.
March 29, 20242025 World Expo Osaka to display carbon-capturing concrete dome
2025 World Exposition in Osaka will exhibit a dome made from a new form of carbon-capturing concrete, with the potential to make a huge impact in greening the construction sector, which currently make up for 40% of greenhouse emissions worldwide.