Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.
The researchers point to the need for diversified sources of conservation funding to complement carbon markets, such as blended finance, green bonds and payment for ecosystems services, as well as more supportive governance frameworks.
Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.
Thailand is undertaking a comprehensive review of its power sector in a bid to bring down electricity prices, including revisiting long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed between state utilities and private generators.
Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.
FireWatch estimates that approximately 103,000 hectares (255,000 acres) of land burned nationwide during the first half of 2026, raising concerns as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could further increase fire risk.
Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?
RECCESSARY's Bangkok seminar showed recycled aluminum saves €21/tCO₂e today and avoids €6,243 in CBAM costs by 2034 vs €230 for recycled. Suppliers covering 70% of brand footprints face audit-ready data demands.
Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.
The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.
The researchers point to the need for diversified sources of conservation funding to complement carbon markets, such as blended finance, green bonds and payment for ecosystems services, as well as more supportive governance frameworks.
ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.
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The compilation of carbon taxes under different schemes enables companies to assess the carbon cost for operations in different countries.
Carbon labels show the carbon emissions generated by companies and products at the stages of raw materials, manufacturing, transport, distribution, usage, and disposal, as a consideration for consumers when making purchases, and to encourage companies to go low-carbon in their product development.
Carbon trading mechanisms are introduced by governments to encourage businesses to reduce their emissions and sell excess credits for revenue, thus achieving carbon neutrality.
Profit/non-profit renewable energy initiatives, such as RE100, aim to stimulate the use of renewable energy by businesses and communities.
Green energy labels are created to ensure a reliable source of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which come in various types depending on regional requirements.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) is a tracking tool acting as a proof of green power generation and consumption, with each certificate representing 1 MWh of green electricity.
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