IDXCarbon Growth: Indonesia’s Carbon Exchange Dominates Asia’s Carbon Market
In just one year since its launch, the Indonesian Carbon Exchange (IDXCarbon) has surged ahead of its regional counterparts, outpacing the carbon markets of Malaysia and Japan in both volume and impact.
Singapore Launches NetZeroHub: A Game-Changer for Emissions Reporting
Through NetZeroHub.sg, local businesses now have access to over 200 localized emission factors, making sustainability reporting more accurate and accessible than ever. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), is set to transform the way companies track and report their carbon footprints, helping them stay competitive in a low-carbon economy.
Temasek Pledges S$100 Million to Climate Action Initiatives
Temasek’s S$100 million pledge underscores the importance of blended finance initiatives in driving climate action across Asia. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Singapore's state investor, Temasek, has announced a S$100 million pledge…
Indonesia Sees Surge in Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Among Independent Farmers
For Indonesia, which is the world's largest producer of palm oil, the expansion of RSPO certification among smallholders is a promising step towards balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. FOLLOW…
Typhoon Bebinca and Super Typhoon Yagi Devastate Asia, Highlighting Growing Climate Vulnerabilities
Typhoon Bebinca and Super Typhoon Yagi underscore the increasing severity of storms fueled by warming ocean temperatures—a trend scientists have long warned about. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the human and economic toll on developing nations, particularly in Southeast Asia, is set to rise.
Managing Asia’s Healthcare Waste and Emissions Amid Increasing Climate Risks
The healthcare sector is responsible for up to 5 percent of global carbon emissions—surpassing even the aviation and shipping industries—and its impact is expected to triple by 2050 if left…
Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Organized by East Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based philanthropic organization, the challenge aims to spur innovation in the fields of energy…
PLN Inaugurates Ground-Mounted Solar Power Plant in West Java, Marking a Milestone in Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition
The largest ground-mounted solar power plant in Indonesia, a 100 megawatt peak (MWp) facility located in the Kota Bukit Indah (KBI) Industrial Area in Purwakarta, West Java, is now officially operational.