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Exploring Thai efforts to cut carbon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» Thailand is racing against time to meet its international commitments to reduce global warming, cutting carbon emissions by one-third within six years.
CEOs say sustainability needs ‘the right rules’
Published on 04/10/2024
» The right government regulations and participation from the general public are crucial factors in driving Thailand towards sustainable development, say top business executives.
UOB Thailand Raises 5.1 Million Baht for Education
Published on 03/10/2024
» UOB Thailand raised 5.1 million baht for children’s education through its annual UOB Heartbeat Run. The event, part of UOB’s global initiative spanning 18 markets, drew more than 2,300 participants in Thailand, including employees, their families, customers and business partners.
Reviving Thailand’s steel industry: A decarbonisation revolution
Published on 03/10/2024
» In a world moving towards sustainability, the steel industry—one of the most carbon-intensive sectors—is under pressure to reinvent itself. Steel, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, is indispensable.
Plan to help firms tackle trade barriers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development is preparing to present an action plan with policy recommendations to cope with changes in global trade regulations and industry supply chains.
Pushing banks towards green finance
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 02/10/2024
» In an earlier article in this space, I mentioned that "the Bank of Thailand should integrate [Thailand] taxonomy into its reporting and disclosure regulations for the financial sector, as the EU has done, because the public scrutiny of activities in the banking sector can and should be part of the learning process on the journey towards greener finance".
SEP Inspiration Zone: Sustainability at the Heart of SX 2024
Published on 01/10/2024
» The Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX 2024), the largest sustainability event in the ASEAN region, returns for its fifth consecutive year, showcasing innovative solutions and initiatives for a sustainable future. The event is a collaboration of five leading international organisations renowned for their commitment to sustainable development: Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited, PTT Public Company Limited, SCG, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited.
Southeast Asia to miss green goal on slow storage deployment
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Southeast Asia will miss its renewable energy production goal, highlighting the difficulties in weaning the region off fossil fuels like coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to an intergovernmental think tank.
Department mulls carbon tax collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/10/2024
» The Excise Department plans to initially implement a carbon tax rate on refined oil equivalent to Singapore's, according to the chief of the Excise Department.
Siam Cement chief calls for unified push toward green economy
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» Collaboration between the business and government sectors is crucial to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society, said Thammasak Sethaudom, president and CEO of Siam Cement Group (SCG).