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Indonesia has unveiled its updated National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), projecting an additional 71GW of installed capacity over the next decade, with a focus on solar, hydropower, and geothermal energy to drive renewable power generation.

Two experts call on companies to calculate and report ‘scope 3’ emissions along their value chain as soon as possible.

As part of their energy transition efforts, many ASEAN countries view small modular reactors (SMRs), which have a lower electricity output, as a transitional energy solution. Indonesia has made the most progress, with 29 potential sites already confirmed.

Global carbon emissions are expected to reach a new high in 2024, while the growth of the carbon credit market has stalled. However, the outlook for 2025 remains optimistic, as countries and companies continue to raise their emission reduction targets.

The tech giant Google recently revealed long-term agreements with Indian startup Varaha and U.S.-based Charm Industrial, with plans to buy the equivalent of 200,000 tons of biochar carbon credits by the end of 2030.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).