Sustainability
Malaysia’s Samaiden partners MCS to expand renewable energy business in Indonesia
Samaiden Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy (RE) firm, has partnered PT MCS Bina Energi (MCS) to expand renewable energy (RE) business in Indonesia.
SUSI Partners acquires 39 MW wind farm in Vietnam
SUSI Partners, on behalf of the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has signed an agreement to acquire the 39 MW Dam Nai wind farm located in the Vietnam province of Ninh Thuận from Norwegian-based renewable energy company Scatec ASA.
IFC issues $243M green bond to promote blue finance in emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has issued a green bond designed to promote ocean-friendly projects and improve access to clean water and sanitation in emerging markets.
MyDIGITAL, Bursa Malaysia team up to drive ESG innovations through digital transformation
MyDIGITAL Corporation and Bursa Malaysia Berhad have entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to empower Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in Malaysia achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals through the adoption of digital technologies.
ADB sharpens strategic focus, accelerates efforts to combat climate change in Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an ambitious new road map to guide its evolution and scale up its support on key challenges facing Asia and the Pacific, including accelerated efforts to combat climate change and expand private sector development.
Singapore’s Clime Capital invests in Philippine solar provider Upgrade Energy
Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager dedicated to driving the shift towards a low-carbon economy, has on Monday announced an investment through the South East Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II) in Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a key player in the Philippine solar project landscape.
IFC provides $60M green financing to Indonesia’s Gunung Raja Paksi to boost decarbonization
World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has inked deal to provide $60 million green financing to Indonesian steel producer Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP).
The future of climate risk in real estate: Navigating uncertainty for long-term resilience
The #RealEstate sector in #Singapore is at a turning point where inaction could lead to significant financial and environmental costs. Investors, developers, and asset managers must prioritize resilience and adaptability as #Climate risks grow. In a market where sustainable and climate-resilient properties are increasingly rewarded, integrating climate risk…
Malaysia launches aviation decarbonization blueprint to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Malaysia has launched the Malaysia Aviation Decarbonization Blueprint (MADB) on Thursday to achieve net zero carbon emissions as early as 2050 for the international aviation sector.
Transitioning to a sustainable future – Are EVs the answer for a green logistics industry?
In the ongoing battle against #ClimateChange, businesses across all verticals need to take a firm stance towards the cause or risk being eliminated. Ultimately, #EVs are simply the first step towards greenifying business processes. Instead of looking at #Sustainable practices like #EV adoption in isolation, companies will do well to consider them as part of…
