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January 26, 2026
Philippines to release cement decarbonization roadmap ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it expects to finalize a decarbonization roadmap for the sector by the end of February, focusing on increasing the use of alternative fuels and reducing clinker consumption.
January 12, 2026Thailand’s CBAM-compliant exports rise nearly 55% in 2025, driven by steel and aluminum
As climate policy and carbon pricing tighten, Thailand’s steel and aluminum manufacturers moved early to adjust their export structures.
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 05, 2026The low-carbon shift: How Kinpo manages emissions across 24 global factories with automation, digital tracking
Kinpo Electronics, a global electronics manufacturer with 24 factories across eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, China, Mexico, and Brazil, is working to embed sustainability into its core operations.
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 26, 2025Vietnam approves pilot carbon allowance rules, targeting nationwide rollout by 2028
Vietnam’s government on the 24th approved detailed arrangements for a pilot carbon emissions allowance scheme, outlining how allowances will be calculated and adjusted based on three key criteria.
December 22, 2025EU votes to delay EUDR anti-deforestation law for second year in a row
The European Parliament voted on Dec. 17 to delay a key antideforestation regulation that was adopted in 2023 and originally supposed to be implemented at the end of 2024.
December 19, 2025How Türkiye and Australia could lead climate diplomacy at COP31
From WW1 to COP31, next year’s co-presidency could provide the creative diplomacy and bridge-building climate negotiations need.
December 18, 2025EU broadens CBAM scope to 180 downstream products, metals sector calls for more
The EU plans to expand the scope of CBAM, extending the levy to around 180 downstream products beyond steel and aluminium.
December 16, 2025COP30: What next for the global governance of critical minerals?
The COP30 climate summit has brought these minerals, and China’s central role, to the fore of just transition debates.