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January 23, 2026
Asia’s carbon markets 2026: What to expect as policy momentum meets market fragmentation
Asia’s carbon markets are entering a decisive phase in 2026, with ETS, carbon taxes, and Article 6 cooperation agreements moving from policy design toward early implementation.
January 15, 2026Japan eyes Southeast Asia’s biomass potential as region targets 17 GW by 2030
Japanese companies and policymakers are increasingly viewing biomass as a strategic bridge for Southeast Asia's coal-dependent grids.
January 12, 2026Analysis: Why Taiwan’s single-use plastic restrictions are falling short despite years of effort
As Taiwan’s plastic reduction rules continue to expand, the Ministry of Environment recently announced new goals that extend restrictions to e-commerce and retail packaging, while introducing incentives tied to the circular economy.
January 09, 2026China’s green shipping could thrive with global emissions deal
Its industry would benefit from a plan to cut emissions, which the UN shipping regulator is due to finalise this year, says Mao Xiaoli.
January 07, 2026China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.
January 06, 2026Japan launches first commercial floating offshore wind project for deep, earthquake-prone seas
Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm, construction firm Toda Corporation said on Monday. The 16.8 megawatt (MW) project, located off Nagasaki in southern Japan, is the first offshore wind facility to be certifie
January 06, 2026The low-carbon shift: How carbon fees, ETS, CBAM accelerate decarbonization in steel, cement
2026 marks a pivotal crossroads for corporate sustainability. For high-emitting sectors like cement and steel, the next few years will be crucial in navigating regulatory shifts and evaluating the feasibility of various decarbonization technologies.
January 02, 2026The low-carbon shift: How cement, steel are strategizing for carbon costs
RECCESSARY spoke with Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) and China Steel Corporation (CSC), both among the first to be covered by the carbon fee, to understand how they are shaping their decarbonization paths.
December 31, 2025The low-carbon shift: 2026 marks a shift from ESG ambition to execution as global rules reshape corporate strategy
With Taiwan’s carbon fee already launched and a wave of new domestic and international sustainability regulations taking effect or nearing finalization in 2026, companies are under increasing pressure not only to accelerate decarbonization.
December 24, 2025Japan’s $1.34 billion clean power subsidy to cover up to 50% of capex, data centers included
Japan will deploy JPY 210 billion (USD 1.34 billion) in subsidies to support companies that rely entirely on decarbonized electricity, with support covering up to 50% of capital expenditure, government officials said on Monday.