Sustainability

Malaysia’s Gentari partners KPJ Healthcare to offer clean energy solutions

Gentari Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider has partnered KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Malaysia’s largest private healthcare provider to offer clean energy solutions.

Carbon capture and storage solutions to mitigate climate change

#Climate change is a #social challenge that requires effective communication, empathy, environmental justice, and multiple approaches to understand people's perspectives and encourage meaningful action. Read more in this recap of the June 2023 InnovaTalk #Webinar hosted by the VinFuture Foundation.

Malaysia’s Gentari partners Singapore’s Keppel, Semcorp for clean energy solutions in SEA

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has partnered Singaporean conglomerate Keppel and renewables player Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) for clean energy solutions in Southeast Asia (SEA).

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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

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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.