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April 14, 2025
IMO reaches initial deal on first global shipping carbon pricing
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) on April 11 reached a historic deal on the world’s first carbon pricing mechanism for the shipping industry.
April 08, 2025
Global low-carbon electricity share tops 40%, but heatwaves drive up emissions
According to the latest Global Electricity Review from UK-based energy think tank Ember, low-carbon electricity sources accounted for more than 40% of global power generation for the first time in 2024.
March 28, 2025
European airlines push back against EU's SAF mandates amid cost concerns
The EU's push to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has sparked strong backlash from the aviation industry.
March 26, 2025
Asia’s green steel race heats up as Japan, China, South Korea lead innovation
The steel sector is “hard-to-abate”, accounting for about 7% of global carbon emissions, which highlights the importance of low-carbon steel. Companies in Japan, South Korea, and China are actively working on research and development in this area.
March 24, 2025
Low-carbon offices gain popularity in Indonesia despite market slowdown
Despite an oversupply of office buildings in Indonesia, demand for low-carbon offices remains strong. The occupancy rate for green office spaces jumped 73.4% in the second half of last year, with rental prices also increasing, according to a report.
February 17, 2025
Singapore explores potential of advanced nuclear technologies
Singapore's current energy mix does not include nuclear power, but it has not ruled out the possibility of adopting nuclear energy in the future.
February 10, 2025
How China’s listed firms can accelerate emission disclosures
Two experts call on companies to calculate and report ‘scope 3’ emissions along their value chain as soon as possible.
January 23, 2025
How Chinese businesses can transform carbon-cutting pressures into growth
Turning carbon-cutting pressures into growth opportunities is critical for Chinese businesses, write two researchers.
December 04, 2024
AWS to decarbonize new data center with AI innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled new data center components on Dec. 3, including innovations in power supply, cooling systems, and hardware design aimed at supporting the development of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI).
November 28, 2024
Hylife Group invests $11 million in first sustainable factory to earn carbon credits
Hylife Group in Thailand is making a strong push to reduce carbon emissions with a major investment of over THB 400 million (about USD 11.6 million) to establish its first sustainable factory for Hylife Global Foods.