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October 02, 2023
EU launches transitional phase of CBAM, world's first carbon tariff
EU launched the first phase of the world's first system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imported steel, cement, and other goods as it tries to stop more polluting foreign products from impeding its green transition.
September 23, 2023
Thailand reaffirms sustainable goals for renewable energy milestones by 2040
Thailand’s PM announced the country’s energy transition targets and sustainability measures at the UN General Assembly. He also called for reforms in international financial systems to facilitate more inclusive development funding.
September 08, 2023
Singapore to expand ocean CO2 removal project, aim to build demonstration factory
Singapore is planning to expand a pilot project that boosts the ocean's capacity to absorb CO2 emissions using emerging technologies that supporters hope can play a key role in addressing climate change.
September 07, 2023
Indonesia's VP urges tougher vehicle emissions tests to fight air pollution
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has called for stricter carbon emission testing on motorized vehicles in Jakarta to combat air pollution.
August 29, 2023
Malaysia mandates less air con in government offices to lower carbon footprint
Malaysia has decided to raise the temperature in typically cold government offices to save energy. To offset any discomfort this may cause, the government has relaxed the dress code, allowing civil servants to wear cooler batik to work on most days.
August 25, 2023
Hanoi boosts public bike service to reduce CO2 emissions
Vietnamese Tri Nam Group launched a pilot program in Hanoi utilizing public bicycles, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, and diversify the city's passenger transport sector.
August 22, 2023
Vietnam’s e-commerce urged to go green to reduce carbon footprint
The Vietnam E-commerce Index 2023 report highlights that the online retailer has two main stages that negatively affect the environment, including delivery and the packaging. Experts are advocating for a change in the e-commerce towards rapid development
July 31, 2023
Google reports strong progress with 24/7 carbon-free operation goal
Google published report that highlights the significant progress the company has made in achieving 24/7 carbon-free operations.
July 19, 2023
New carbon capture tool for airport development to meet net zero
IATA, in collaboration with Atkins, has developed innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets.
June 29, 2023
AstraZeneca pledges to plant 200 mln trees globally by 2030
Britain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca announced on June 28 that it would invest $400 million to plant over 200 million trees by 2030 as part of its strategy for reducing carbon emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.