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Asia Pacific is particularly vulnerable as it produces more than half of the world’s nickel, while being home to "corruption-prone jurisdictions" like Indonesia and the Philippines, says Angela Asuncion of nonprofit Resource Justice Network. The region also plays a key role in the critical minerals industry as lithium-rich Australia bids to be the COP host next year.

15 Oct 2025

The real drivers of the climate transition are no longer sitting in the sustainability department – they're in finance, as sustainability shifts from the …

Yamato Mobility's EV-converted truck, JEMY

Under the partnership, Nissan Shatai Group and Yamato Mobility plan to scale up production nationwide and to expand the range of vehicle types eligible …

The country’s acting environment minister wants at least until the new year to conduct detailed engagements and secure corporate buy-in for the draft law, …

Kim Sung-hwan, minister of South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment

In his first public remarks since taking office, Kim Sung-hwan suggested that nuclear power would continue to play a role in South Korea’s energy …

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The first-ever international conference on the contentious topic of “overshoot” was held earlier this month in a palace in the small town of Laxenburg in Austria.

17 Oct 2025

The US will be a major influence at the global COP30 climate summit in Brazil in November, whether it attends or not.

India's quick shift to biofuels to replace fossil fuels is linked to engine problems.

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Global sustainability setbacks will not affect the Singapore lender’s transition engagement efforts with businesses, especially those committed to their net zero efforts, says Yoonmee Jeong, who heads OCBC's global wholesale banking sustainability office.

13 Oct 2025 • News

Tailors working in a local garment factory in Bangladesh

The fashion industry business will not come from diplomacy or presidential handshakes, but from trust-based relationships built on fair purchasing practices, sustainability concerns, and other ethical commitments. By Joleen Ong

13 Oct 2025

Southeast Asian countries have struggled to stick to their promises to reduce coal use in their energy mix. High-level commitments must be translated into enforceable roadmaps, and private demand unlocked to acceelerate clean energy investments. By Lintang Ambar Pramesti and Suwanto

A landmark UN treaty will soon govern two-thirds of the world’s oceans – testing whether nations can balance conservation with competition for deep-sea resources. By Naporn Popattanachai

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L'Occitane's Asia Pacific director of sustainability Venisa Chu

The Asia Pacific ESG head of the B Corp-certified cosmetics firm says refill stations have been disappointing and getting suppliers on board with decarbonisation is difficult, but her team has not been affected by the ESG backlash.

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Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.

Lamma Power Station seen at magic hour from Yuen Shue Wan

To many locals, the plant is part of Lamma’s eccentric appeal. Yet its four decades of burning coal on the wind-blessed island raise bigger questions about Hong Kong’s commitment to the energy transition.

As fossil-heavy nations race to expand solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of proper spatial planning and public consultation.

Cover_Sustainability Leadership Youth A-List 2025

From tackling the fast fashion crisis to powerful storytelling, this year’s list recognises the work of young innovators and trailblazers pioneering sustainable solutions for long-lasting impact.

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29 May 2025

A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit returns to Hong Kong on 10–11th November. The 7th Asia-Pacific edition will feature green ingredients, sustainability schemes, and green packaging solutions. The programme comprises three conference …

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Sustainability: A business essential for Asean SMEs amidst escalating global volatility

Global supply chain disruptions and rising ESG expectations are reshaping how SMEs in ASEAN do business. As multinational corporations and regulators push for greater sustainability accountability, international and regional frameworks …