Sustainability
MAS launches digital platform for seamless ESG data collection and access
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Thursday launched Gprnt (Greenprint), an integrated digital platform that harnesses technology to simplify how the financial sector and real economy collect, access and act upon environmental, social and governance (ESG) data to support their sustainability initiatives.
Malaysia’s Iskandar Investment Berhad launches Net Zero Carbon Central Business District
Malaysia-based Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) has cemented its commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives with the launch of Net Zero Carbon Central Business District (CBD).
NEFIN and MYDIN team up for carbon-neutral energy solutions in Malaysia
NEFIN, an Asia Pacific green independent power producers, and Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN), a halal home-grown wholesale and retail chain in Malaysia, have on Tuesday announced a partnership in implementing carbon-neutral energy solutions and driving sustainability efforts in the retail industry.
Malaysia’s Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge 2023 unveils Top three winners
The Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge (KIIC) 2023 has concluded its Demo Day on Tuesday, where 15 finalists representing impactful Malaysian businesses pitched for potential equity investments and/or debt funding from Khazanah and its funding partners in their quest to deliver innovative solutions to tackle climate change challenges for food security in…
Malaysia’s TNB partners Petronas to explore CCS technology for gas-fire power plants
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has partnered with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for gas-fired power plants.
Mandiri Capital Indonesia partners Investible to launch new global climate tech fund
Indonesian financial institution Bank Mandiri corporate venture capital subsidiary Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) and Sydney and Singapore-based early stage venture capital firm Investible have teamed up to launch new global climate tech fund.
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…
