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News / Food & Agriculture
RSPO on new standards: Human rights due diligence is here to stay
The rules will ensure safeguards are in place to strengthen labour conditions and close loopholes to curtail land grabbing incidents, says Leena Ghosh, head of human rights and social standards at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
News / Energy
Grid investments, electricity planning and sectoral reform needed to decarbonise Malaysia’s energy sector
EB Studio
While Malaysia has pledged an ambitious 70 per cent renewable energy target by 2050, mobilising investments in the grid and utilising “quick wins” may be key to realising goals while awaiting sectoral reforms.
News / Policy & Finance
‘Whole-of-nation’ approach needed to meet Philippines’ decarbonisation pledge
EB Studio
Amid escalating climate losses and no net zero goal in sight, a newly proposed Low Carbon Economy Investment Act and ambitious private sector-led initiatives only way for Philippine industries to decarbonise.
EB Studio
While renewable energy sources take centre stage in Asia, the region must consider available yet effective interim options as it expands clean energy infrastructure and overcomes financing hurdles to meet increasing demand in the long term, says Karna Mohan, Siemens Energy’s vice president, finance, Asia Pacific.
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News / Carbon & Climate
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News / Waste
The secret sauce to recycling plastic: traceability
8 July 2024
News / Carbon & Climate
Tackling Scope 3 emissions in chemicals industry crucial to net zero by 2050
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News / Carbon & Climate
AI to play a bigger role in solving Asia’s sustainability challenges: Google
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