ESG

AI-driven oceantech is the most investable path in ocean financing: Mark Dalio

The OceanX founder and co-CEO believes such investments might bring about outsize economic and environmental impact

Airlines have been exploring the few options available to lower emissions, including SAF.

The price honeybees may pay for biofuel

Biofuels also can be made from animal fats, algae, waste cooking oils or agricultural waste such as wood chips and straw

“We need to, collectively as an industry, focus on demand. How do we help companies build their business rationale for carbon credits,” said Choo Oi-Yee, CEO of CIX.

Carbon market players to focus on driving up demand of credits in 2026: CIX

Carbon exchange Climate Impact X CEO notes the importance of building confidence in the procurement of carbon credits

Green bonds are often used by companies to raise money for switching to renewable energy or lower-carbon transportation.

Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash

Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness

EDP Renewables will concentrate on growing its projects in Australia, Japan and Singapore.

Capital allocation in Asia remains the same despite EDP Renewables exiting several markets

The renewables energy company says it will invest up to US$2 billion in the region by 2030

Coal consumption growth in South-east Asia will lead the world until 2030, says the International Energy Agency.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 176: Indonesia’s U-turn on coal phase-out; climate scenarios caught in paper retraction

This week in ESG: Cancellation of coal plant’s early retirement jeopardises multilateral programme; Retracted study used to model climate damage by central banks

As at end-2024, 68% of Sembcorp’s total energy portfolio came from installed, secured or under-construction renewable capacity.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Sembcorp’s purchase of Alinta has green risks

Post-acquisition, the Australian utility may present significant capital expenditures or a slower-than-expected green transition

Before retraction, a Potsdam Institute paper estimated unchecked climate change could cut global output by about 62% this century.

Global central banks to issue new climate scenarios after earlier model controversy

The group including the ECB and PBOC has been pulled into an academic error after a climate study was withdrawn

Malaysia aims to have 70% of its installed power capacity be renewables by 2050, from about 26% last year, according to BloombergNEF.

Google signs solar power pact in Malaysia with Shizen Energy

The agreement highlights efforts by global tech firms to decarbonise their energy-intensive operations such as data centres