Sustainability
Securing Singapore’s water future: Leveraging innovative technology for industrial wastewater treatment
In order to achieve the #sustainable development goals, set for 2030, specifically under the water pillar, #Singapore's water management approach involves both leveraging technology and reducing the #carbon footprint from #water treatments. #SDG
Carbon-absorbing houses are disrupting the centuries-old cement industry
We are seeing a growing consensus across industries on the subjects of #ESG and #carbon reduction, two areas in which #enterprises need to make strong efforts to maintain a competitive edge. The cement and construction industry, however, plays an especially critical role.
Hong Kong greentech firm Ampd Energy raises $8M funding for global expansion
Ampd Energy (Ampd), a trailblazing startup and energy storage systems provider based in Hong Kong, has raised $8 million in an extension of Series A funding for global expansion. MTR Lab Company Limited (MTR Lab) has partnered with technology investors 2150 and Taronga Ventures to co-invest in Ampd.
MUFG, partners launch $1.5B climate and blended finance platform
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has partnered FinDev Canada and a consortium of United Nations partners and platform-based initiatives to launch $1.5 billion climate and blended finance platform to address risks associated with climate change.
IFC invests $500M in Bank BTPN to strengthen climate action and boost inclusive development in Indonesia
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest up to $500 million in Indonesian lender PT Bank BTPN Tbk (BTPN), comprising a social bond and a green bond issuance.
Swiss impact investor responsAbility raises $106M for climate-smart agriculture and food fund
Swiss impact investor responsAbility has raised $106 million for its climate-smart agriculture and food fund that will invest in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa.
Singapore’s Integra Partners leads $7M funding round in Germany’s CleanHub
CleanHub, the Germany-based company that stopping plastic from entering oceans, has on Wednesday announced it has raised $7 million in funding led by Integra Partners and Lakestar.
Singapore-based climate-tech company Transitry secures $600,000 Pre-Seed funding
Transitry, a Singapore-based climate-tech company, has on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its Pre-Seed funding round, securing a total of $600,000. Prominent investors, including Info Edge Ventures, Plug & Play, Antler, and angel investors has contributed to the round.
SUSI Partners closes Southeast Asia Energy Transition Fund at $120M
Swiss infrastructure fund manager SUSI Partners has held a final closing for Southeast Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF) at the end of May, bringing total fund commitments to $120 million.
