Despite Singapore raising the bar for sustainability, with 84% of companies in Singapore now including ESG data in their annual reports–far excee...
The Complexity and Urgency of Carbon Management With growing global attention on climate change, carbon management is no longer optional but an e...
SINGAPORE, March 19, 2025 – ACT Group has appointed sustainability veteran John Davis as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as...
Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth’s strongest ocean current 93% of the excess heat in the climate system ends up in the ocean, a...
Talking Heads
The hype around ESG might have quietened down but its operational element continues to wield significant influence. In a recent conversation with...
Donald Chan, the Chief Operating Officer at Asia Research and Engageme...
With a $700 billion annual funding gap for biodiversity conservation i...
New Zealand’s journey towards a low-emissions future is complex, requi...
Carbon Market
LONDON, August 10, 2024 - The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has announced that carbon credits issued under existing r...
CALIFORNIA, January 25, 2024 - The municipal water district of Palmdale in southern California (USA) is poised to launch a pilot program to demon...
SINGAPORE, January 22, 2024 - Singapore is charting a pioneering course towards a net zero world, transforming its established trade and finance ...
LONDON, January 19, 2024 - Climate scientists assert that achieving Net Zero goals requires a dual approach: cutting carbon emissions and removin...

SINGAPORE, January 29, 2024 - Wastewater management technology isn't just about treating water efficiently; it's a pivotal step towards a more su...
Conversation
Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth’s strongest ocean current 93% of the excess heat in the climate system ends up in the ocean, a...
In an era where data centres are under increasing scrutiny for their e...
SINGAPORE, October 3, 2024 - As environmental concerns continue to dom...
Sabre, a global technology company serving the travel industry, is tak...
Jackie Cheung, the Director of ESG for Asia-Pacific and Singapore at K...

Claudia Contreras Gomez
Claudia Contreras-Gomez, Executive Director, Global Sustainability Services, Lenovo gave us a peek into the organization’s efforts on circularity and sustainable practices.
Among the many paths that are driving the journey towards Net Zero, circularity presents a powerful perspective on consumption. At a fundamental level, it challenges and dismantles the constant need for new and more. While several companies in the impact economy are pushing for circularity, how are large corporations embracing the idea?
What came out of the discussion is that willingness, determination, consumer education, access and collective action are vital for any organization that wants to bring sustainability and circularity to its core. Read more

Edwin Seah
Edwin Seah, NbS Partnerships Lead at the SCeNe Coalition, in an interview with Carbon Wire, underscores the urgency of nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate resilience. Despite their substantial benefits for carbon sequestration and ecosystem protection, NbS face funding and expertise shortages. The Coalition's tools and resources aim to empower Southeast Asian frontline organizations, marrying technology with NbS for scalable impact.
CW: In what ways might the neglect of nature-based solutions today exacerbate the challenges of climate change for future populations?
EDWIN: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) act to protect, restore, and sustainably manage forests, farms, wetlands, and grasslands, and can potentially contribute one-third of the carbon mitigation needed to stabilise the climate. They also offer a host of practical benefits for people, wildlife, and nature by protecting biodiversity, valuable habitats, and ecosystem functions that reduce our vulnerability to climate disasters, while providing food security Read more

Chong Bor Hung
Chong Bor Hung, the Managing Director of NEFIN SEA and Head of Business Development at NEFIN Group, sheds light on the company's integral role in driving the energy transition in Southeast Asia. From solar power technologies to battery solutions, NEFIN plays an important part in Asian decarbonization efforts
CW: Can you tell us more about NEFIN?
Bor Hung: NEFIN partners with customers to implement solar power technologies and support their efforts in decarbonization. We handle the project from conception to execution, including project management and financing. What sets us apart is our business model which allows us to remain as the asset owner throughout the project’s lifecycle.
Our services span a wide range, including energy audits and battery solutions, and we also facilitate the acquisition of renewable energy credits for our customers. Read more

Chong Bor Hung
Chong Bor Hung, the Managing Director of NEFIN SEA and Head of Business Development at NEFIN Group, sheds light on the company's integral role in driving the energy transition in Southeast Asia. From solar power technologies to battery solutions, NEFIN plays an important part in Asian decarbonization efforts
CW: Can you tell us more about NEFIN?
Bor Hung: NEFIN partners with customers to implement solar power technologies and support their efforts in decarbonization. We handle the project from conception to execution, including project management and financing. What sets us apart is our business model which allows us to remain as the asset owner throughout the project’s lifecycle.
SINGAPORE, March 19, 2025 – ACT Group has appointed sustainability veteran John Davis as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as...
SINGAPORE, March 12, 2025 – The natural resources industry is set to ramp up investment in clean energy technologies by more than a third in the ...
SINGAPORE, March 3, 2025 – EnergyTech startup SmartSolar has emerged from stealth mode with US$1.85 million (£1.45 million) in seed funding to ac...
SINGAPORE, March 1, 2025 – In a significant step towards bolstering global climate action, Singapore and Bhutan have signed an Implementation Agr...
Golden, Colorado, February 21, 2025 - Terra CO2, a US-based innovator in low-carbon building materials, has announced the successful closure of i...
SINGAPORE / JAPAN, February 20, 2025 - Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a leading Japanese financial institution, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU...
The hype around ESG might have quietened down but its operational element continues to wield significant influence. In a recent conversation with...
REYKJAVIK (ICELAND), January 31, 2025 - The International Carbon Registry (ICR), a global organisation dedicated to combating climate change, has...
TEGUCIGALPA/SEOUL, January 24, 2025 – Honduras and South Korea have formalised a five-year bilateral cooperation agreement aimed at implementing ...
SINGAPORE, January 14, 2025 – Nearly three-quarters (74%) of the top 50 listed companies in Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets have integrated Environme...
SINGAPORE, January 7, 2025 – Terrascope, a leading carbon measurement and decarbonisation platform, has appointed Felipe Daguila as its new Chief...
COP29, held this November in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked the first-ever “Finance COP,” positioning climate finance at the heart of global discussion...
Despite Singapore raising the bar for sustainability, with 84% of companies in Singapore now including ESG data in their annual reports–far excee...
TOKYO, November 29, 2024 - Epson, a global technology leader, has set a significant milestone as the first Japanese manufacturer to transition fu...