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July 22, 2024
Truth behind Amazon's 100% renewable energy claim
Amazon has released the 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting a significant milestone of achieving 100% renewable energy use, seven years ahead of its 2030 target. However, this achievement has been met with skepticism from within the company.
July 11, 2024Singapore to stop new diesel cars and taxis registrations from 2025
Singapore announced on the July 10 that starting from 2025, new registrations for diesel vehicles and taxis will no longer be permitted as part of its goal to achieve all vehicles using clean energy by 2040.
July 09, 2024Johor Plantation Group to raise $156 million in IPO to fund green initiatives
Johor Plantation Group (JPG), a Malaysian palm oil manufacturer, officially listed on Bursa Malaysia on July 9. The IPO is expected to raise MYR 735 million (about USD 156 million), which will be used for green production and reforestation.
July 08, 2024Malaysia's investment in Vietnam's coal plant sparks criticism
Malaysia’s EXIM Bank announced a cross-sea investment in Vietnam's Song Hau 2 coal-fired power plant, raising industry concerns about violating government energy transition and decarbonization commitments.
June 28, 2024How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?
With the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics vowing to be greener, the focus shifts to the challenges of cutting emissions from major sporting events.
June 06, 2024What are Just Energy Transition Partnerships, and what progress has been made in Indonesia?
To accelerate decarbonization efforts in the power sector, Southeast Asian countries require strategic climate assistance. Therefore, the implementation of projects like the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) is crucial for developing economies.
May 23, 2024How businesses drive data center decarbonization amid growing data volume
Leading telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system provider Eaton shared their solutions to carbon reduction through energy management at a forum titled "Green miracle for data centers" on May 22.
May 22, 2024Japan’s Mizuho to fund coal plant to early shutdown in Southeast Asia
Mizuho Financial Group in Japan has announced a relaxation of investment restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Starting in July, the group will provide financing to assist the early decommissioning of power plants in Southeast Asian countries, becoming
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, 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.