Sustainability
Malaysia launches i-ESG Framework to tap into $12T global market on ESG-focused opportunities
The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) in Malaysia has on Monday launched the National Industry Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework (i-ESG Framework) to prepare the nation’s manufacturing sector on embracing ESG principles, and for tapping into a $12-trillion global market on ESG-focused opportunities.
Sustainable Fitch: Asia’s electric vehicle ecosystem to benefit from climate goals and demand growth
Asia’s role as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing activity will be supported by regional demand growth for low-emissions transportation, said Sustainable Fitch in a new report on Thursday.
Malaysia’s TNB accelerates commitment to 3 NETR flagship project in large scale clean energy and RE zones
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is making substantial strides in its commitment to drive largescale renewable energy (RE) and clean technology initiatives, spearheading three pivotal flagship projects as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
ADB unlocks $100B new funding to support Asia and the Pacific to tackle climate crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has on Friday approved capital management reforms that unlock $100 billion in new funding capacity over the next decade to address the region’s overlapping, simultaneous crises. The expansion of available funds will be further leveraged through mobilizing private and domestic capital to move from the billions to trillions…
Potential and challenges in the pursuit of the hydrogen economy
Amidst the rapid push to enhance hydrogen technology as a viable and sustainable energy alternative, the InnovaTalk webinar titled “A Green Future of the #Hydrogen Economy” united four distinguished experts. Their aim was to delve into the potentials and hurdles of this emerging technology, particularly in the context of #Vietnam, which has committed to…
AtoZero Asean 2023 to be held in KLCC, Malaysia from Oct 4-6
AtoZero, or “Accelerate To Net Zero”, is a new series of events bringing together key decision makers and changemakers to comprehensively explore pathways, policies and business opportunities that will catalyse an acceleration of net zero pathways.
Malaysian bourse commences carbon credits trading
Malaysian bourse Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) had commenced trading and facilitation of off-market transactions of carbon credits. By the close of its second day of trading, ten companies from various industries transacted a total of 16,500 Verra-registered carbon credits.
Indonesia launches carbon exchange to reduce carbon emissions in the country
Indonesian government has on Tuesday launched its the country's first carbon exchange IDXCarbon, to reduce Indonesia’s carbon emissions and drive Indonesia’s transition to reach net zero emissions by 2060. ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) which is operating its proprietary regulated environmental asset trading platform, is the technology provider the Indonesia’s…
Malaysia’s Samaiden partners MBGB to advance clean energy initiatives in APAC region
Samaiden Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy firm, has inked a strategic partnership with investment firm Meta Bright Group Berhad (MBGB) to advance clean energy initiatives in Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This collaboration aims to expand business opportunities and accelerate the growth of renewable energy solutions, particularly for the mining…
Malaysia’s Solarvest secures 11 solar photovoltaic projects in Vietnam
Malaysian clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings Berhad has successfully secured a total of 11 rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation projects in Vietnam, with a combined capacity of 12.8 megawattpeak (MWp).
