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May 27, 2024
SKC invests $100 million in world's largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
Ecovance Vietnam, the subsidiary of SKC Group from South Korea invested approximately $100 million in May to produce biodegradable plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong City,
May 23, 2024
How 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, 2024
Japan’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
May 21, 2024
Small modular reactors gain traction in Southeast Asia to cut emissions
Small modular reactors (SMRs), which are smaller and produce less nuclear waste, are gaining traction, particularly in Thailand and the Philippines.
May 06, 2024
Singapore launches new corporate lab for low-carbon technologies
Singapore has launched a $60 million lab to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
April 18, 2024
Thailand gears up for Climate Change Act amidst optimism and skepticism
Thailand is preparing to introduce the Climate Change Act. Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Rachata Phisitbanakorn, mentioned in a seminar this month that the law may come into effect this year.
April 17, 2024
Singapore pursues low-carbon methanol development to lead maritime fuel innovation
Singapore, as the world's largest maritime fuel supply center, is actively developing alternative fuels in response to the global net-zero trend. According to State for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore is confident in supplying 1 million tons
April 12, 2024
SBTi rules relaxed set to boost the carbon credits market
The Science Based Targets initiative announced that it will allow the use of carbon credits to reduce emissions from Scope 3. Draft guidelines for the new policy, which will inform a revised Corporate Net Zero Standard, are set to be published July.
April 11, 2024
Church of England installs rooftop solar panels on 500-years-old chapel
The 500-year-old chapel at King’s College, University of Cambridge, is one of the most famous church buildings in the UK. Last year, the college began installing 438 solar panels on the roof of the chapel.
April 01, 2024
Machine 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.