22 brands called out for greenwashing in 2023 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 19, 2023 · 2023 was a year in which more brands landed in serious legal hot water for making exaggerated sustainability claims, Europe considered banning the term "carbon neutral", and policymakers in Asia took the first steps towards regulating against greenwashing. Images: Apple on YouTube, CityEnergy, Prism+, FutureCoal, Lufthansa.
Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
WEBJan 11, 2021 · 2. Recycling rates are extremely low, and much of it is exported. Despite awareness-raising campaigns to encourage a 3R (reduce, reuse and recycle) mindset, and designating 2019 as a ‘Year towards zero waste’, Singapore’s domestic recycling rate dropped from 22 per cent in 2018 to 17 per cent in 2019 – …
Events on sustainability, environment, cleantech, CSR - Asia Pacific
WEBAsia's most comprehensive green events calendar. Publish your Carbon & Climate, CSR, Eco-Cities, Energy, Food & Agriculture, Green Buildings, Water events.
ESG and Sustainability in Asia: A Business Strategy
WEBUnderstand the fundamentals of sustainability reporting, ESG strategy and materiality, with an emphasis on global frameworks, such as GRI, TCFD, ISSB and B-Corp. 3. Understand ESG risks and opportunities in business, and identify competitive advantages from sustainability. 4. Learn about ESG integration to achieve business performance through ...
Understanding the voluntary carbon exchange landscape
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) have seen rapid growth in the last decade as carbon offsets became an important part of climate strategies across the globe. In 2021, the market value of VCMs grew fourfold to US$2 billion (RM9.3 billion) compared to 2020, and is expected to grow to between US$10 billion (RM46.5 billion) to …
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WEBCompany Profile. Established in 2009, Eco-Business is Asia Pacific’s largest media and business intelligence organisation dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance. We are the only organisation in the region with a news, advisory and innovation business that spans across the entire sustainability ecosystem.
Explainer: What is carbon neutrality, and can it really be achieved ...
WEBJan 13, 2020 · The term “carbon neutral” is being increasingly slung around alongside phrases like “net zero emissions”. From paint manufacturers and the livestock industry, to banks and developers, more corporations in diverse industries are announcing plans to …
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WEB4 days ago · Dubai scales green spine concept as developers eye ‘eco-friendly’ projects in harsh climate. Eyes are on whether the city’s plan to build the world’s “greenest highway” will take off. The Eco-Business Podcast speaks to Marwa Nahlawi from Diamond Developers, the real estate developer behind Dubai's "Sustainable City" brand, which ...
Small farms the key to Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability - Eco …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, in 2023, smallholder farmers dominated 26.4 per cent of the total area, a slight increase from 26.2 per cent in 2022. There are more than 300,000 oil palm smallholder farmers in Malaysia. These farmers typically manage less than 40 hectares of plantation and …
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