Sustainability
This startup aims to capture 10,000 tons carbon from farmland this year using volcanic rock dusts
“Our [ultimate] goal is to get to a billion tons of carbon captured as quickly as possible," Yap said.
Navigating complex public transportation systems with Rumbo
Bangkok is rapidly urbanizing, and that is going to drive more demand for mobility – including public transportation.
SUSI Partners sets up Southeast Asian renewables platform
Swiss clean energy fund manager SUSI Partners, through its Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has launched a platform for the development of utility-scale renewable energy assets in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and other Southeast Asian markets in partnership with regional developer Pacific Impact.
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro invests $4.37M in global venture capital fund Shift4Good
Singapore-based taxi firm ComfortDelGro Corporation, said Wednesday it has invested €4 million ($4.37 million) in Shift4Good, a global independent venture capital impact fund dedicated to sustainablemobility. In so doing, it becomes the fund’s first strategic investor in South East Asia and joins other industry heavyweights like Renault Group as strategic…
Combo of smarter existing cities & new, high-tech cities will make Thailand a desirable destination for global investment, says Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
In the interview, Dr. Arkaraprasertkul also shared his views on smart cities startup ecosystem in APAC and how depa help drive the smart cities ecosystem in Thailand and also his suggestions to encourage startups to come up with smart city solutions.
Singapore new material technology startup Alterpacks raises $1M in Pre-Seed funding
Singapore-based new material technology startup Alterpacks has closed its first round of $1 million Pre-Seed funding led by Plug and Play APAC, SEEDS Capital to further its commercialization drive. The round also saw participation from Earth Venture Capital and angel investor Alice Foo.
Singapore’s BillionBricks secures $2.45M led by Thakral Corporation
BillionBricks, a Singapore-based climate-tech venture that combines clean energy and large-scale affordable housing, announced Friday it has closed a $2.45 million seed funding round which was led by investment from Thakral Corporation Ltd.
Australia’s Avarni raises $3M led by Main Sequence to speed up decarbonization efforts
Australian carbon management startup Avarni has raised $3 million to streamline the future of carbon management. The round is the second fundraising since founding and was led by deep tech venture firm Main Sequence, along with existing investors Vulpes Ventures and Common Sense Ventures.
The Supply chain paradox: Sustainability vs. profitability
Adopting the right mindset and attitude towards sustainability – viewing it as an opportunity for growth instead of an obligation – is key. To build a successful and resilient business, leaders must realize that sustainability goes beyond decarbonization, it also includes a commitment to stakeholders of the value chain on social responsibility.
Solar AI Technologies’ Bolong Chew on improving access to renewable tech [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
When it comes to sustainable innovation, the first key challenge is the lack of trust and awareness in the technology available in the market. In the context of solar, cost savings of solar can take a few years to actualize, leaving few homeowners willing to invest in a system that they also knew little about in terms of maintenance requirements.
