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March 27, 2026
ISSB adoption drives ASEAN firms to extend disclosure demands across supply chains
Sustainability reporting is moving into finance teams, but the real challenge lies in bringing suppliers and SMEs along.
March 25, 2026CO2 from UK data centers could be ‘hundreds of times’ higher than thought
Emissions from the new data centers set to drive the UK’s AI “revolution” could be hundreds of times higher than government estimates, according to analysis by Carbon Brief.
March 10, 2026Thailand tightens embrace of fossil fuels amid Middle East conflict
On March 4, Thailand’s government ordered the Ministry of Energy to secure new energy sources within a week to reduce the nation’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
March 06, 2026Iran war: As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint
Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope.
March 04, 2026International carbon credits would allow EU to emit up to 50% more in 2040, researchers find
The use of international carbon credits by European countries to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets could lead to significantly higher emissions at home, the NewClimate Institute warned.
March 03, 2026Hanoi rolls out incentives to speed taxi EV shift, aiming for 100% electric fleet by 2030
Hanoi has formally incorporated its taxi industry into the city’s green transport roadmap, setting a target to convert the entire fleet to electric or other clean-energy vehicles by 2030.
February 24, 2026OCBC allegedly exploits loopholes to finance coal-powered nickel mining
OCBC has come under scrutiny over allegations that it exploited disclosure gaps when extending loans to Harita Group, without adequately spelling out how financing nickel mining could lead to expanded captive coal-fired power capacity.
February 19, 2026Indonesia’s steel expansion risks a surge in greenhouse gas emissions
As global demand for steel is rising, Indonesia’s steel industry is one of the country’s largest industrial greenhouse gas emitters and is set to become far more polluting if current trends continue, according to a nonprofit report.
February 16, 2026A lighter footprint for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia as e-hongbao adoption grows
Across Southeast Asia, Lunar New Year celebrations are marked by the exchange of hongbao, ang pow, or li xi. But the tradition of gifting money in red packets also carries an environmental cost.
January 26, 2026Philippines 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.