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Climate changes
Business, Published on 10/06/2024
» A government pledge to cut a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to reshape how Thai businesses operate.
Rivals Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines team up to source sustainable aviation fuel
Published on 07/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines (SIA), two of Asia's top aviation firms, have tied up to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the region, a critical initiative for a sector which is facing decarbonisation challenges.
Asean needs ESG on climate change
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» The urgency of climate action hangs heavy over our planet. Asia, in general, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), in particular, the world's most densely populated region, are both highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and critical players in mitigating them alongside China and India.
Why SMEs must prepare for the green economy
Business, Published on 04/06/2024
» With 2024 set to surpass the heat record established in 2023, Thailand is preparing for a series of sweltering years ahead while grappling with a cooling economy.
Greenwashing concerns investors
Business, Published on 08/05/2024
» More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains unsupported claims, according to the PwC 2023 Global Investor Survey.
Towards a just energy transition
News, Published on 22/04/2024
» Established in 1970, Earth Day is commemorated annually on April 22 to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Therefore, it is crucial to contemplate the strides made in combating pressing environmental issues, such as increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When it comes to reducing or removing GHG emissions from the atmosphere, the transition away from fossil fuels becomes inevitable. However, it also prompts questions about whether this transition is simply just a transition or if it's a truly equitable and fair transition.
Asian shares slump as Mideast risk rises
Published on 20/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks plunged yesterday as broad risk aversion swept through markets on escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and worries about higher-for-longer US rates.
SMU spearheads Asia's sustainable finance transformation
Published on 28/03/2024
» Singapore Management University (SMU) is committed to assisting both public and private sectors throughout Asia in their transition towards sustainability across various green sectors.
KBank Launches 100 Billion Baht Climate Strategy
Published on 19/03/2024
» KASIKORNBANK has launched KBank Climate Strategy 2024, which aims to support Thai businesses as they transition and embrace new business models in the “Climate Game” era, where business value is based not on profits alone, but also environmental and social factors. KBank is working towards the net-zero goal, through both green operations under international standards and green finance. The Bank continues providing sustainable financing and investment to reach 100 billion Baht in 2024 while also studying and preparing environmental solutions across all dimensions to comprehensively meet business needs, including consulting, carbon accounting and carbon ecosystem services. These initiatives are aimed at helping businesses in their decarbonization journey amid the proliferation of environmental regulations both globally and in Thailand, in order to seize the opportunities that will arise in the drive towards the net-zero economy.
Overwhelmed by success
Published on 11/03/2024
» Phuket has been in the limelight the past six months after the government announced a plan to elevate Thailand to an aviation hub, with Phuket the key gateway in the South.