Sustainability
Singapore’s STACS launches Upgraded ESGpedia platform
Singapore-based environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and technology solutions company STACS, has launched upgrades to its ESGpedia platform, offering digital tools to help businesses and financial institutions comply with the increasing ESG regulatory requirements across Europe and Asia.
Singapore’s REDEX raises $10M in Series A funding led by Aramco Ventures
REDEX, a Singapore-based renewable energy certificates (RECs) solutions provider, announced Tuesday the successful completion of a $10 million Series A funding round. Aramco Ventures led the investment, along with notable new investors from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
Gentari partners AM Green to drive large-scale green hydrogen production with global reach
Malaysian clean energy firm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has partnered AM Green BV (AM Green) to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG Ammonia). AMG Ammonia is established by the founders of Greenko, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies.
Smart materials for energy harvesting and storage
The webinar was moderated by Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov, a 2010 #NobelPrize Laureate in #Physics and a Member of the VinFuture Prize Council. Renowned for his contributions in graphene material research, condensed matter physics, mesoscopic physics, and #nanotechnology, Professor Novoselov holds esteemed positions as the Tan Chin Tuan Centennial…
Malaysian stock exchange develops platform for firms to assess their carbon emissions impact
Malaysian stock exchange is developing the Centralized Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Platform, to be used by both public listed companies (PLCs) and non-listed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess their carbon emissions impact. The platform also allows firm to disclose standardized environmental, social and governance (ESG) data in compliance…
JC3 announces initiatives to support inclusive transition to greener economy in Malaysia
The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), a platform established by public and private sectors to boost climate resilience within the Malaysian financial sector, has announced five key initiatives to expedite the transition of businesses and farmers towards low-carbon practices.
Malaysia’s TNB and Siemens Energy join forces in green hydrogen advancements
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is partnering with global energy firm Siemens Energy to accelerate the decarbonization of its thermal power plants, utilizing green hydrogen produced from renewable energy (RE) resources.
Malaysia releases simplified ESG disclosure guide for SMEs in supply chains
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has on Wednesday launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardized set of guidelines in relation to environment,…
UOB Malaysia launches Sustainability Accelerator Program for Malaysian SMEs
UOB Malaysia has launched the Jom Transform - Sustainability Accelerator Program (JT-SAP), which aims to empower Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with foundational knowledge and know-how to adopt sustainable practices and accelerate their transition to a low carbon economy.
China’s LONGi invests $380M to set up solar PV manufacturing base in Malaysia
Chinese photovoltaics company LONGi Green Energy Technology Co is setting up a solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility in Malaysian with an investment of MYR 1.8 billion ($380 million).
