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April 24, 2024
Global plastic treaty talks face uncertainty amid opposition from oil and gas producers
“Global plastic treaty” took place on Apr. 23 in Ottawa, where international representatives gathered to discuss on how to halt plastic pollution. However, with opposition from major oil and gas countries, reaching a consensus on the draft remains uncerta
April 16, 2024
Green investment resumes growth in Southeast Asia, but falls short of emission reduction targets
Green transformation investment in Southeast Asia has resumed growth, increasing significantly by 20% in 2023. However, it remains far from sufficient to achieve emissions reduction goals.
April 10, 2024
Singapore starts electric harbor craft charging point trial
Singapore's first public charging station for electric harbor crafts commenced its trial operation at Marina South Pier on April 8. Scheduled for full operation in May, the two-year trial is poised to assist the maritime industry to reduce carbon emission
March 11, 2024
NTT, Mitsubishi launch industry chain decarbonization solutions
The Decarbonization Expo, running from Feb. 29 through March 1 alongside Japan’s World Smart Energy Week, featured decarbonization and supply chain solutions to help businesses accelerate carbon reduction.
March 04, 2024
MWC: mobile network operators' carbon emissions down 6% with europe leads the reductions
Reducing carbon emissions is a challenge faced by every industry worldwide, including the mobile communications sector. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), organizer of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, stated that
February 17, 2024
Indonesia rolls out free carbon tracking system for Southeast Asian businesses
East Ventures and The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched ECOVISEA. The platform acts as a free web-based global greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator.
January 24, 2024
Closing Philippine coal plants 5 years earlier could cut 290 million tons of CO2
Terminating coal plants in the Philippines five years before original retirement date could prevent the release of 290 million tons of carbon emissions, as indicated a report from climate tech thinkthank TransitionZero.
January 05, 2024
Taylor Swift raises concerns over carbon emissions from frequent travels
American musician Taylor Swift has been taking the world by storm with her successful Eras tour, but critics are raising concerns about the negative impact on the environment due to her frequent air travel.
January 05, 2024
Thailand aims for new national plan to promote SAF
Energy officials in Thailand are drafting a new national oil plan to cover the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), targeting to support the aviation industry's goal of lowering carbon dioxide emissions.
December 26, 2023
Thailand’s NRF propels food industry toward net zero for a sustainable future
NR Instant Produce (NRF), a food industry leader and producer of food for the future. The CEO announced the company’s commitment to sustainability at a recent international forum in Bangkok hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Thailand.