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Two major South Korean corporate giants have been accused of greenwashing over improperly claiming greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The companies were reported to Korea Fair Trade Commission and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute. Th

Beyond large-scale projects like power plants, the development of renewable energy sources may find significant traction in rooftop solar and electric vehicles, potentially reshaping the market landscape. Experts suggest that with appropriate policies in

Southeast Asia’s beaches have long captivated tourist’ attention, yet few have recognized another potential of its vast coastline: the ability of its rich marine life to reach carbon neutrality.

The Malaysian non-profit organization RimbaWatch pointing out Grab, a Southeast Asian ride-hailing service platform, buying carbon credits through the Katingan Mentaya Project (KMP) have exaggerated offset effects and are suspected of greenwashing.

South Pole, the world's leading carbon project developer, was accused in October 2023 by media and internal whistleblowers of overstating the climate benefits of carbon credits generated by its Kariba REDD+ project, a large-scale forest conservation proje

Hoa Phat, Vietnam's leading steel manufacturer, announced on Feb. 21 that the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory report of the Dung Quat complex plant that meet ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, has been verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Philippine energy company Energies PH's subsidiary, San Bernardino Ocean Power, has officially signed a contract with the UK maritime engineering group Inyanga Marine Energy. They plan to build Southeast Asia's first tidal power plant in the waters surrou

East Ventures and The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched ECOVISEA. The platform acts as a free web-based global greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator.

Floating solar PV capacity is expected to play a key role in fulfilling Southeast Asia’s overall solar expansion, with countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand well positioned to use their unique geographies to support the technology.

Hyosung Group continues to expand its investments in Vietnam, recently venturing into low-carbon green products in Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The company is preparing to develop biodegradable fibers and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO).

Effecting the energy transition is no simple matter, however. Large-scale deployment of renewables requires enormous investment. Yet in ASEAN, as in developing countries elsewhere, such projects face a range of problems.

Southeast Asia stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey. As a region with diverse energy landscapes, it is grappling with the challenge of decarbonizing its power sector amid growing environmental and economic imperatives.