Sustainability

East Ventures, Temasek Foundation return with third edition of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025

East Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives in Asia, have announced the third edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia's largest climate tech innovations competition.

Solarvest partners EXAL to provide clean energy infrastructures in Sarawak

Malaysia’s clean energy solutions provider Solarvest Holdings Berhad has partnered with Australia's sustainable real estate firm EXAL Group to bring clean energy infrastructures to EXAL’s architectural developments in Sarawak.

Senior Aerospace UPECA and DHL team up for more sustainable air freight with SAF

Senior Aerospace UPECA, a Malaysia-based subsidiary of Senior plc, an international manufacturer of high technology components and systems, has signed an agreement with global logistics firm DHL Express for the use of the GoGreen Plus service.

SC partners ICAEW to strengthen expertise in sustainability disclosures

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have initiated a collaboration through a Letter of Intent to collaborate in certain areas.

ADI invests $8M in AC Ventures’ Climate and Sustainability Fund

Australia’s flagship impact investment fund Australian Development Investments (ADI) has announced a $8 million anchor commitment to Indonesian venture capital firm AC Ventures’ Climate and Sustainability Fund.

Securities Commission Malaysia releases NSRF guidance to help companies drive sustainability reporting

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) guidance to help companies' board of directors drive sustainability reporting.

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How AI drives sustainability

As organizations embrace the convergence of sustainability and technology, those leading the way will benefit from improved resilience, higher employee engagement, and a competitive edge in a market where eco-consciousness is key. By aligning workforce strategies with sustainability goals, businesses will thrive in the growing green economy.

Temasek-founded GenZero leads in BeZero Carbon’s $32M Series C funding round

Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has on Thursday announced a $32 million Series C investment round led by Temasek-founded GenZero, a decarbonization-focused global investment firm headquartered in Singapore, to enable carbon markets through ratings.

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Smart city infrastructure of Southeast Asia and the AI advantage: A sustainable synergy

AI development and management demand specialized expertise, yet many South Asian countries face a shortage of professionals trained in #AI, #DataScience, and #Sustainable practices. Governments and industries must invest in capacity-building programs and collaborations with educational institutions to bridge this gap. This is only possible with a…