Sustainability
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).
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
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.
Singapore’s Integra Partners leads $7M funding round in Germany’s CleanHub
CleanHub, the Germany-based company that stopping plastic from entering oceans, has on Wednesday announced it has raised $7 million in funding led by Integra Partners and Lakestar.
Singapore-based climate-tech company Transitry secures $600,000 Pre-Seed funding
Transitry, a Singapore-based climate-tech company, has on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its Pre-Seed funding round, securing a total of $600,000. Prominent investors, including Info Edge Ventures, Plug & Play, Antler, and angel investors has contributed to the round.
