Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Transition

There is a disconnect between brands' pursuit of decarbonisation targets and the provision of financing to their suppliers. Companies such as H&M are now working with banks in the region on new loan structures to support factory upgrades. Will that make a difference?

As floating photovoltaic systems emerge as a bright spot in the Philippines' renewable energy quest, how can the archipelago push expansion while minding the technology's potential environmental and social impacts?

The region leads the world in the growth of solar and wind certificate issuances. Such deals are helping developers secure funding and take off in nascent markets, amid accusation that companies buying RECs inflate their green claims.

Asia’s sustainability heads foresee some relief from reporting burdens this year, but articulating the financial value of social, biodiversity and climate-related impacts, engaging suppliers and staying ahead of regulations will keep them busy.

Just Energy Transition deals have been “long on promise but short on progress”, the US-based philanthropic group says. It recommends countries iron out investment plans before making big political statements.

As Indonesia heads for the polls, Eco-Business assesses which of the three major presidential candidates has the strongest position on climate and environmental justice.

Clime Capital will raise its financing cap after winning blended finance backing for its regional early-stage funding scheme. But it has to “risk-gate” disbursements to keep clear of regulatory deadlocks.

Leaders Vietnam and The Philippines are facing delays in developing renewable energy projects, while unambitious Asean targets allow countries to continue developing coal and gas, says Global Energy Monitor.

As the island recovers from a pandemic-induced slump, it is trying to diversify its economy beyond tourism and attract green business. But can eco-startups scale or is Bali more beach than business?

Several commitments have been made in 2023 to boost clean energy in the region, and observers are now looking for signs of real action. Meanwhile, solar manufacturers could be in for a bumpy ride.

A new analysis lists the Malaysian and Indonesian oil firms as two of the world’s four state-owned oil companies which will face the highest costs for continued oil expansion. Falling demand of the dirty fuel could impact their national economies.