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China sets first absolute emissions target, pledges 7–10% cut by 2035
China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has for the first time committed to an absolute reduction in emissions,…
WMO warns of intensifying global water extremes in 2024
The global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with societies swinging between drought and deluge, according to a new…
Singapore secures first nature-based carbon credits from Ghana, Paraguay and Peru
Singapore has taken its first step into sourcing carbon credits from nature-based projects, signing purchase contracts worth $76.4…
PepsiCo partners with National Geographic on regenerative agriculture initiative
The National Geographic Society has launched a new programme, Food for Tomorrow, in partnership with PepsiCo to spotlight the global…
Netflix signs 15-year deal for carbon credits from American Forest Foundation project
Netflix has entered a 15-year agreement with the American Forest Foundation (AFF) to purchase verified carbon credits from its…
Michael Chen appointed Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Westpac
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer. Chen, who joined the Australian banking and financial…
TECHNOLOGY
THE ESG PODCAST
The future of ESG investment in Asia, with Paul Smith, former CEO, CFA Institute
ESG integration in investment, with Sophia Cheng, CIO, Cathay Financial Holdings
Green buildings in Singapore, with Yvonne Soh, Executive Director, Singapore Green Building Council
The future of ESG investment in Asia, with Paul Smith, former CEO, CFA Institute
ESG integration in investment, with Sophia Cheng, CIO, Cathay Financial Holdings
Green buildings in Singapore, with Yvonne Soh, Executive Director, Singapore Green Building Council
Ethical retail in Myanmar, with Win Win Tint, CEO, City Mart Holding