Southeast Asia facing calamitous weather extremes as 1.5°C global ...
WEBAug 10, 2021 · A global warming increase of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a marker that world leaders pledged not to exceed this century when the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, could be reached by 2030 — possibly earlier — as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite widely-promised climate action by …
Eco-Business.com - Asia Pacific's Sustainable Business Community
WEBEco-Business.com is a media platform that covers news, policy, finance, and events related to environmental and social issues in Asia Pacific. Find out how businesses, governments, and civil society are advancing sustainability and climate action in the region.
PETRONAS: Growing green shoots in the oil and gas industry
WEBNov 24, 2020 · PETRONAS, the first energy company in Asia to set a net zero goal, is investing in solar power projects and other clean and low-carbon technologies. Learn about its plans to expand its renewable energy capacity and …
Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Singapore incinerates most of its waste, has low recycling rates, and exports much of its recyclable trash. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities for a more responsible waste management system, such as …
Philippines approves first large-scale waste-to-energy plant
WEBSep 26, 2022 · Under the agreement inked last Thursday, NSEI will invest close to US$82 million to construct the incinerator, and in return, city mayor Mike Rama consented to use the facility and pay a tipping fee higher than the current base fees being paid for using landfills.. This is the first large-scale WTE in the country, after a proposal for a US$423 million facility in Quezon Ciity stalled in 2019 ...
Hyperloop promises ultrafast transportation. But what does it …
WEBDec 13, 2018 · Hyperloop is a proposed ultra-fast, electric-powered transportation technology that could reduce carbon emissions from flying. But it also faces challenges such as energy efficiency, ecosystem impact and material footprint. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of hyperloop for the environment.
Why Amsterdam’s The Edge is a model for green offices worldwide
WEBAug 31, 2016 · The Edge, designed by PLP Architecture, is a green office building in Zuidas, the financial centre of Amsterdam. It features smart technologies, flexible spaces, and a humanistic approach to design that aims to create a better environment for people.
Explainer: Avoided emissions and how not to overclaim them
WEBDec 3, 2021 · Carbon emissions reporting is seen as a helpful tool to help companies ensure accountability when they make pledges to reduce their emissions. However, avoided emissions claims are often unverifiable or inaccurate. Image: Marcin Jozwiak / Unsplash. The year 2021 saw many organisations ramp up efforts to report on their carbon emissions.
The Seabin won't swallow Asia’s plastic pollution problem—but it’s …
WEBApr 11, 2018 · The Seabin is a device that collects plastic and other debris from the ocean and waterways. It has arrived in Singapore, its first stop in Asia, but how effective is it at tackling the region's plastic pollution problem?
The big four accounting firms continue to dominate the …
WEBNov 20, 2014 · The Big Four accounting firms — Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC — continue to win the most mindshare with heads of sustainability worldwide when compared to other services firms according to a new global survey of 260 heads of sustainability.