Natasha Teja
March 27, 2024
Could the Asean taxonomy help standardise south-east Asia’s ESG efforts?
South-east Asia’s diverse economies are striving for a common language to drive the region’s green credentials, but country-specific characteristics make this a complex task
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March 5, 2024
China's ESG disclosure rules will drive green investment
Beijing is betting on its new environmental, social and governance disclosure regime to enhance its green credentials, especially as an EV leader
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February 8, 2024
EU Deforestation Regulation dubbed a ‘double-edged sword’ for global palm oil markets
Indonesia and Malaysia have called the EUDR ‘discriminatory and punitive’, and threatened to file a WTO complaint against the EU
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January 8, 2024
The rise, costs and complexities of coral reef insurance
Coral reef insurance has been hailed as an important new protection mechanism for coastal resilience, but setting up such schemes remains complex
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November 29, 2023
ESG standard setters launch best practice platform in Singapore
The International Sustainability Standards Board and the Global Reporting Initiative have launched a best practice platform in Singapore to help companies prepare for an increasing...
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November 2, 2023
Asean countries ambivalent about EU CBAM
The European bloc’s largest trading partners in south-east Asia are concerned the carbon border adjustment mechanism could dent both their exports and overall GDP, but...
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November 1, 2023
Indian banks face pressure to audit carbon-intensive loans
Indian banks’ unbridled lending to carbon-intensive sectors is facing investor scrutiny amid fears of rising transition risks
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October 2, 2023
Indonesia’s coal transition under scrutiny following JETP delayed plans
Experts have questioned Indonesia’s energy transition plans after the country’s authorities indicated that coal-fired power plants could be considered green under its taxonomy
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September 21, 2023
Asia-Pacific under pressure to adopt ESG disclosure rules
As western markets face stringent sustainability obligations, their supply chain producers in Asia-Pacific are looking to beef up their own ESG expertise in order to retain business, says HSBC's Sunil...
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September 12, 2023
Indonesia’s carbon exchange launch may face further delay
If Indonesia misses a September deadline to unveil its first carbon exchange market, authorities will be under pressure to ensure launch ahead of 2024’s presidential elections
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August 22, 2023
Airlines face backlash over carbon offset and green fuel plans
Greenwashing litigation against aviation companies is on the rise internationally, with cases brought against both KLM and Delta Air Lines. Environmental groups say that despite its claims, the industry has...
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