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July 02, 2026
Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic climate rehearsal
Los Angeles is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle
Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.
June 24, 2026How can green home features create a win-win for developers and homeowners?
For years, builders and developers have treated “sustainable” homes as someone else’s problem. The new research reveals developers could actually make a bigger profit than they do now from new home builds that include more sustainability features.
June 17, 2026Why low-carbon steel is becoming a data center procurement issue
A hyperscale data center uses up to 20,000 tonnes of steel. Meranti Green Steel targets 600–700 kg CO₂/tonne by 2030 vs 2,300 kg for blast furnace steel, but EPD verification remains the key bottleneck.
June 17, 2026In Thailand, EUDR pressure on small-scale rubber farmers prompts private-sector assistance
Small-scale farmers who underpin Thailand’s lucrative natural rubber industry are under pressure to prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), due to take effect at the end of the year.
June 16, 2026Vietnam ESG Forum puts carbon accounting, Scope 3 disclosures in business spotlight
Vietnam, a critical node in the global supply chain, is at a pivotal decision point in its transition toward sustainability and ESG governance. The ESG Service Corporation Association hosted a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13, featuring the signing of
June 16, 2026Can Southeast Asia’s data centers meet water efficiency targets as AI drives liquid cooling adoption?
Johor rejected 30% of data center applications over water concerns and now bans Tier 1-2 approvals. AirTrunk's nWUE of 0.40 vs WUE of 0.89 shows why water sourcing matters more than efficiency scores.
June 03, 2026Could standardizing ESG scores make corporate greenwashing easier?
Three-quarters of S&P 500 companies now tie a portion of their CEO’s pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. They typically include carbon emissions, workforce diversity and worker safety, among others.
June 01, 2026Green talent playbook: Green jobs surge beyond engineering. Which skills are most in demand?
Green skills have evolved from a niche expertise into a core source of competitiveness in the global labor market. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Global Green Skills Report, demand for green skills is reshaping jobs across industries and occupations.
May 29, 2026Vietnam’s low-carbon supply chain race: RECCESSARY’s manufacturing maturity matrix reveals where competitiveness stands
With CBAM tightening and brands like Apple and Nike demanding cleaner supply chains, where do Vietnam's manufacturers stand? RECCESSARY's new Maturity Matrix ranks them on renewable energy, industrial heat, and carbon data.