From red to green: Energy infrastructure company Yinson’s ...
WEBOct 24, 2023 · Yinson, a Malaysia-based energy infrastructure company, has shifted its focus from oil and gas to green renewables and climate solutions. Learn how it assesses and manages climate risks, and what opportunities and …
Eco-Business.com - Asia Pacific's Sustainable Business Community
WEB2 days ago · Eco-Business.com is a media platform that covers news, policy, finance, and events related to environmental and social issues in Asia Pacific. Find out how businesses, governments, and civil society are advancing sustainability and climate action in the region.
Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing ...
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · This week, two separate research teams from the US and China have called for China in particular to implement such “debt swaps” in exchange for efforts by developing nations to increase nature conservation, as well as climate adaptation and mitigation.
Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Singapore incinerates most of its waste, has low recycling rates, and exports much of its recyclable trash. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities for a more responsible waste management system, such as …
Why Amsterdam’s The Edge is a model for green offices worldwide
WEBAug 31, 2016 · The Edge, designed by PLP Architecture, is a green office building in Zuidas, the financial centre of Amsterdam. It features smart technologies, flexible spaces, and a humanistic approach to design that aims to create a better environment for people.
What is sustainable palm oil? | News - Eco-Business
WEBMar 23, 2017 · The most widely used vegetable oil there is, palm oil is found in everything from snacks to household cleaners to cosmetics. About 58.84 million tonnes of palm oil are produced every year, with Indonesia and Malaysia accounting for 85 per cent of total output. Palm oil, along with other agricultural commodities like soy, rubber, coffee and cocoa, has been blamed for destroying the environment ...
All you need to know about sustainability committees
WEBAug 8, 2014 · Learn how a sustainability committee can integrate business and sustainability priorities, and orient the company towards the triple bottom line. Find out the value of having a good mix of executives, board-level representatives and non-executives on the committee.
Southeast Asia facing calamitous weather extremes as 1.5°C global ...
WEBAug 10, 2021 · A global warming increase of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a marker that world leaders pledged not to exceed this century when the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, could be reached by 2030 — possibly earlier — as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite widely-promised climate action by …
Philippines approves first large-scale waste-to-energy plant
WEBSep 26, 2022 · Under the agreement inked last Thursday, NSEI will invest close to US$82 million to construct the incinerator, and in return, city mayor Mike Rama consented to use the facility and pay a tipping fee higher than the current base fees being paid for using landfills.. This is the first large-scale WTE in the country, after a proposal for a US$423 million facility in Quezon Ciity stalled in 2019 ...
Explainer: What is carbon neutrality, and can it really be achieved ...
WEBJan 13, 2020 · Carbon neutrality is the balance of greenhouse gas emissions and removals, and it is increasingly adopted by various sectors and industries. Learn how carbon offsets, renewable energy, and policy levers can help achieve carbon neutrality, and what are the controversies and challenges involved.