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March 14, 2024
EU parliament backs tighter rules to tackle greenwashing
The European Parliament passed several green bills during the meeting on Mar. 12, including imposing severe penalties to company for greenwashing behavior and requiring member states to promote building renovations to improve energy efficiency.
January 29, 2024Thai PTT new CEO keeps an eye on 5 expansion plans
Thai PTT, the largest national oil conglomerate in Thailand, approved the appointment of Kongkrapan Intarajang, the current CEO of PTT Global Chemical (PTT GC), as the 11th CEO of the group, succeeding Athapol Lerkpaibul In last Friday's (1/25) board meet
January 29, 2024From green transition to carbon inventory: Solutions for corporate sustainability
Several companies from various sectors were invited to share their experience in ESG transformation at a forum titled "ESG technologies and AI applications" organized by DIGITIMES in Kaohsiung on Jan. 26.
November 20, 2023Taiwan companies with strongest carbon commitments yield better stock returns
Business Weekly published survey results for Taiwan's top 100 firms' carbon competitiveness at Carbon Competitiveness Summit 2023 on Nov. 17. Report indicates 73% of these companies had higher stock prices than peers.
November 08, 2023Dnata saves 650 tonnes of carbon with new cooling technology in Singapore
Dnata has successfully installed an innovative cooling technology in its facilities at Singapore Changi Airport, which is expected to save at least 650 tonnes of carbon.
November 01, 2023Thai airways unveils new uniform with sustainable twist
Thai Airways has unveiled its new uniform, which blended with recycle material, for female cabin crew last Thursday and expects to launch on 1 January 2024.
October 31, 2023G7 offers Vietnam 300 million in grants to cut coal
Group of Seven (G7) members finalized the $15.5 billion pledge to help Vietnam reach net-zero emissions by 2050, among which offer more than 300 million, accounting for 2% of a total package which made up mostly of costly loans that Hanoi has been relucta
October 16, 2023Indonesia launches tourism decarbonization road map to enhance energy efficiency
Indonesian government has launched a road map for low-carbon tourism and hopes that this road map will guide the tourism industry towards achieving carbon neutrality.
September 23, 2023Thailand reaffirms sustainable goals for renewable energy milestones by 2040
Thailand’s PM announced the country’s energy transition targets and sustainability measures at the UN General Assembly. He also called for reforms in international financial systems to facilitate more inclusive development funding.
August 25, 2023Hanoi boosts public bike service to reduce CO2 emissions
Vietnamese Tri Nam Group launched a pilot program in Hanoi utilizing public bicycles, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, and diversify the city's passenger transport sector.