The Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs-backed Climate Innovation and Development Fund has completed its first set of blended-finance investments focused on innovation across the sustainable transport sector in each of...
Dubai-owned ports giant DP World intends to invest around $500 million to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in its operations by 700,000 tonnes over the next five years, state news agency...
Facility will create more than 400 skilled jobs, strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chainIncreases total investment plans to more than $600 millionMaterial developed with Georgia Tech to support next-gen, high-performance computing Absolics, Inc.,...
On October 27, the winners of the inaugural ESG China Awards were announced in Shanghai. Organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, the Awards is a program recognizing and promoting excellence from businesses and...
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds, one of the world’s largest multilateral funds for climate action in developing countries, endorsed new investment plans set to allocate $1 billion...
Hydrogen could supply up to half of power needs by 2050 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong outlined Singapore’s national strategy to develop hydrogen as a major...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135 million financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company for manufacturing Viet Nam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle charging...
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC has announced the publication of its Sustainable Finance Framework which was created to facilitate the financing of green and social initiatives and projects. In doing so,...
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ( “Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) announced that subsidiary Ping An Bank (the “Bank”, SHE:000001) has released its 2021 Environmental Information...
Shift4Good, the first global independent impact venture capital fund dedicated to sustainable mobility, announces the 1st closing of Shift4Good Fund 1 with major institutional and corporate investors in the mobility...
The deal will facilitate trade and investment in green goods and services Builds on existing cooperation to take action on climate change and strengthen trade and investment in clean energy...
Launched their new ESG Strategy Handbook today, where Gunung Raja Paksi aims to reduce its environmental and social impact in steel – traditionally, a major contributor to global carbon emissions...
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) once again warned that global emissions are on track to surpass the 1.5 degrees...
DMCC has been awarded ‘Global Free Zone of the Year 2022′ by the Financial Times’ FDI Magazine, competing against 67 other nominees Win reaffirms DMCC’s position as world’s leading free zone...
Malaysia raised 4.5 billion ringgit ($970 million) in its first sale of domestic Islamic green bonds, adding to a growing number of countries turning to sustainable debt financing for environmental...
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has started trial trading of carbon credits on Tokyo Stock Exchange as part of the “Technical Demonstration Project for Carbon...
World’s largest coal exporter aims to increase proportion of renewables in its energy mix to 23% by 2025 No new coal plants can be built Those in the pipeline must...
Interim decarbonisation targets set for 2030, reinforcing commitment to net zero financed emissions by 2050 Represents one of the most comprehensive sets of decarbonisation targets in global banking industry Bank...
In its endeavor to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has produced a special publication, ‘CKGSB 2022 ESG and Social Innovation Report:...
Image: GE 4.2-117 Onshore Wind Turbine. Source: GE Renewable Energy GE Renewable Energy to supply 19 of its 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 79.8 MW....
Sasol and ITOCHU Corporation have signed a MoU to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel...
aCommerce, J & J Philippines Launch 100% Recyclable Packaging Solution aCommerce Group, the largest end-to-end e-commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Johnson & Johnson Philippines, part of the...
An ambitious project in an unpopulated part of Tokyo Bay aims to build a high-tech, sustainable city-within-a-city on reclaimed land. In “Akira,” the celebrated animation film depicting a post-apocalyptic “Neo-Tokyo,”...
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles, for...
China’s Sinopec Corp said on Monday it has put into operation the country’s largest carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in east China, and plans to build two more...
Wu to lead on climate strategy in Asia-Pacific Milo Sjardin joins as Head of Climate Analytics Susannah Fitzherbert-Brockholes joins in London HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of...
Pentagreen Capital aims to accelerate development of Asian sustainable infrastructure Sustainable infrastructure debt financing company Pentagreen Capital, which is backed by HSBC and Singapore state fund Temasek, has opened its...
Forbes China recently released its “2022 China ESG 50” list. Fosun International has been included on the list for its outstanding ESG performance and its active contribution to the fight against...
Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Watson as Head of ESG Advisory, Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Teneo, Mark was Global Head of Sustainability at...
BYD (China) and Castrol sign three-year partnership to enhance the supply and promotion of Castrol ON advanced EV Fluids for BYD’s zero-emissions vehicles. The agreement builds on existing first-fill agreement...
– NAVER takes initiative to operate its business in an environmentally friendly way following its 2040 Carbon Negative strategy, displaying strong commitment for joining global initiatives for the environment –...
As ESG regulations and disclosure requirements become more stringent, the collection, storage and analysis of ESG-related data are going to play a more important role in companies’ ESG management. To...
Food innovator and China-focused private equity firm forge path for growth Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology on a mission to create healthier, more sustainable...
New Contracts Highlight Ormat’s Ability to Capture Opportunities in the Attractive Geothermal Markets of Indonesia and New Zealand to Rebuild Its Product Segment Backlog Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a...
Asia Innovations Group (Asia Innovations), a leading live social company with more than 500 million registered users worldwide on its platforms, is announcing its well-honed and results- driven ESG initiatives that...
In July, Forbes China and Russell Reynolds Associates, a global search and leadership advisory firm, unveiled the results of the 2022 Forbes China – Best Employer Selection. Vipshop Holdings Limited, China’s leading online discount...
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”) has entered into an investment agreement...
Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Gas Corporation (“KOGAS”) to support South Korea’s development of a hydrogen economy as it...
Plexus Corp., (NASDAQ: PLXS) a global leader in complex product design, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket services, today announced the opening of its new advanced manufacturing facility in Bangkok, Thailand....
In July, VIPSHOP, a leading online discount retailer for brands in China, released its first ESG report, 2021 VIPSHOP Environmental, Social and Governance Report, detailing the company’s endeavors and accomplishments in the areas of...
Japan on Friday took a first step into its research for a green gross domestic product (GDP) measurement that reflects the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its...
Collaboration will explore the development of decentralized power plant solutions in Thailand operating with INNIO’s highly efficient Jenbacher engines Jenbacher engines would operate on NG pipeline gas or liquified natural...
Available in Hong Kong and Singapore, Citi’s new deposit solution supports clients’ sustainability priorities while advancing Citi’s commitment to sustainable financing Citi today announces the launch of a new sustainability-focused...
New Visa Eco Benefits help cardholders understand the environmental impact of their payment transactions Over half of consumers in Asia Pacific would switch banks for products that help them calculate...
New Boeing research and development center in Japan to focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites Extends 2019 cooperation agreement with Ministry of Economy, Trade...
China will issue principles for green bonds to build a unified criteria for domestic issuers, rushing to establish standards in a growing market in line with international norms, the official...
The collaboration has established Akaria Natural Capital as one of the first dedicated natural capital impact investment managers in Singapore. Schroders and Conservation International are today announcing a ground-breaking partnership...
BYD JAPAN Inc., a branch of BYD Company Limited in Japan, held a brand conference in Tokyo, marking BYD’s official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan. Three BYD...
During the second Sina Finance 2022 ESG Global Leaders’ Summit, Cao Renxian, Sungrow’s Chairman and Founder, delivered a keynote speech at “How Scientific Innovation Drives Net-Zero Carbon Transition”, with the...
Best score among Mainland China’s insurance companies Ping An has been rated as low ESG risk by Sustainalytics, a global leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating firm. With a...
Aslan Energy Capital, Singapore and PT Agri Maritim Sulteng, Indonesia have entered into a cooperation agreement, whereby Aslan Energy Capital will invest, develop and execute a multi-faceted green energy hub project in Palu, Central Sulawesi...
Tokyo aims to deepen its ties with the City of London by promoting financial collaboration and exchanging information, while promoting the push towards sustainable finance, Governor Yuriko Koike said on...
NagaCorp Ltd. (“NagaCorp” or the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 3918), which owns, manages and operates NagaWorld, the entertainment centre of the Mekong Region, has received outstanding accolades and been granted the...
Raimon Land Public Company Limited, Nava Nakorn Public Company Limited, and RATCH Group Public Company Limited will join forces to explore the development of green data centers. Stephane Michel, Chief...
Agreement initiates joint study to identify carbon capture and storage opportunity Project could capture up to 10 million metric tons of CO2 per year subject to the joint study Collaboration supports...
Aligning ESG developments globally Written by Peter Bakker Established in 1992, the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) is a high-level, non-profit, international advisory body in...
Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (“Jain Irrigation”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into definitive transaction agreements pursuant to which Rivulis will acquire multiple overseas subsidiaries...
Yum China Submits Near-Term Science-Based GHG Emissions Reduction Targets for Validation Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China”,NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today issued its fifth annual sustainability report. Yum China’s 2021...
The report demonstrates Country Garden’s latest progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and its green and low-carbon development strategy. Country Garden Holdings Company Limited (“Country Garden”) (02007.HK) recently...
Korea’s major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies have published reports on their sustainability activities, including corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environment, social, and governance (ESG). On Wednesday, Hanmi Pharmaceutical issued the...
NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS) (“NaaS”, the “Company”), announced that it has successfully listed and begun trading on the NASDAQ, becoming China’s first listed pure play electric vehicle (“EV”) charging service company. NaaS...
ATRenew Inc. (“ATRenew” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, today released its second annual environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) report (the...
Group aims to achieve overall targets with green investment and credit of RMB400 billion by 2025 ESG is key to long-term stability and prosperity for customers of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company...
China is rolling out so-called low carbon transition bonds to help companies become greener, the country’s interbank bond market regulator said on Monday, as Beijing strives toward carbon neutrality. Under...
Ant Group, a global technology provider, announced its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy as part of its latest sustainability report. The ESG strategy, which lays out Ant Group’s sustainable...
Temasek commits an initial amount of S$5 billion to establish GenZero, an investment platform company that aims to accelerate decarbonisation, for future generations towards a net zero world GenZero will invest globally...
Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, the “Company” or the “Group”, Stock Code: 1788.HK) released the 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report. In 2021, global issuers and investors...
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are a significant contributor to both jobs and GDP, but their few resources compared to their larger counterparts make them less willing or able to...
At 11:00 pm EST, the U.N. Global Compact Leaders Summit opened its panel for, “Uniting Business: Sustainability in ASEAN”. The opening speeches were guided by Nuttapong Namsirikul, Master of Ceremonies. ...
Base Carbon Inc. (NEO:BCBN) is pleased to announce it has executed an agreement, through Base Carbon Capital Partners Corp. (“Base Carbon Capital”), to facilitate the development of a cookstove and...
BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China), a leading early-stage venture firm in China, announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), demonstrating its ongoing...
New eNote Targeted To B2B Industries to Helps Businesses Reduce Their Carbon Footprint E Ink, the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in digital paper technology, announced the launch of...
XPeng, a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “ESG Report”), which outlines the Company’s strategy and outstanding achievements in...
World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence container port performance index shows ports in the Middle East and East Asia responded best to the heavy volume growth and service volatility caused by impacts of...
The first among Korean non-financial companies. Participation in the development of standards for disclosure of financial information related to biodiversity POSCO Holdings takes the lead in protecting the endangered species “Vicuña”...
Winning Japan’s ‘Green Finance Subsidy Program’, RepRisk will contribute to the acceleration of green finance in Japan via best-in-class ESG risk data RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday laid out a plan to issue an estimated 20 trillion yen ($157 billion) worth of “green transition” bonds to help finance investment to...
Clearwater Analytics, an industry-leading SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting, announced that general insurer MSIG has selected Clearwater to support its transformation strategy, standardize its...
Taking 2020 as the baseline year, Baidu plans to comprehensively build science-based pathways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Baidu has continuously explored pathways to reducing carbon emissions in businesses...
A Japanese oil refiner is planning to sell a climate-friendly bond that combines elements of two existing ESG debt structures, in what would be a first in the nation. ...
OYSTER ABLE has developed three innovative solutions that help people separate trash easily. A recycle solution ‘Today’s Recycle’, a reuse solution ‘Lalaloop’, and an environmental activity certification platform, ‘HERO8’ are those....
Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, launched Carbon Offsets to clients in Western Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This new feature is available through IMPACT, Interactive Brokers’ mobile trading...
Ping An Insurance Company of China, Ltd. announced that it has helped to develop China’s first ESG disclosure standard, the “Guidance for Enterprise ESG Disclosure“, published by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society...
Hywin Holdings Ltd., a leading independent wealth management service provider in China, announced it has joined the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as a demonstration of the Company’s ongoing commitment to environmental,...
With China’s continuous progress in enabling high-quality development and pursuing its “dual-carbon” decarbonization drive, ESG has become a trend that cannot be ignored and that has attracted the attention of...
Syngenta gets loan, which ties rates to sustainability targets Chinese firms have been doing numerous such loans in Hong Kong Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group (HK) Holdings Co. has completed Asia’s biggest-ever sustainability-linked...
It’s been a rollercoaster year for the internet sector in China, with regulations heavily impacting companies and investor sentiment last summer. While the companies have since recovered and are generally...