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January 20, 2025
German supermarkets must do more to drive food system sustainability, report finds
The largest German supermarket chains have increased their efforts to become more sustainable, but still don’t do justice to their central role in the transformation of the food system, according to UBA's report.
January 16, 2025Tesco to build low-carbon concept farms, urging clearer UK policy on sustainability
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, announced on Jan. 10 its collaboration with local farms to introduce a range of sustainable carbon reduction solutions, aiming to reduce environmental damage across all stages of production.
January 14, 2025Indonesia to launch first international carbon trading with PLN-backed projects
Indonesia will open its carbon credit market to international buyers for the first time on Jan. 20, with 1.7 million carbon credits available for trade. These credits can be purchased by countries as part of their NDCs.
January 08, 2025Singapore, Malaysia deepen cooperation on carbon credits, renewables
Singapore and Malaysia announced the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) at the border of the two countries. This initiative aims to attract more investments and create more job opportunities.
January 08, 2025Updated: Six biggest banks in the US leave Net-Zero Banking Alliance
In less than a month, six of the largest banks in the U.S., including JPMorgan, have announced their withdrawal from the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
January 07, 2025Indonesia delays full implementation of B40 biodiesel
Indonesia’s B40 policy, which mandates a 40% palm oil mix with 60% diesel, was initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, officials have confirmed a delay until February, giving businesses a 1.5-month grace period. Furthermore, the governme
January 02, 2025Thailand's healthcare sector takes steps towards sustainability
The healthcare industry is a high energy-consuming sector, contributing 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Thailand, many hospitals have adopted electricity usage management systems and energy-saving measures to reduce carbon emissions.
December 31, 2024Vietnam to ease DPPA rules to expand access for power consumers, retailers
Less than a month after the Vietnamese government issued the new Electricity Law, it has introduced five draft decrees for public consultation, with one focusing on the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism.
December 27, 2024Vietnam's coal imports surge amid struggles with energy transition, grid challenges
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in solar power generation, and the government has actively set policies to promote renewable energy. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Vietnam's coal imports will surpass Taiwan in 2024.
December 26, 2024IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate
“Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those systems at risk, according to a major new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)