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Taiwan seeks over $1.5bn in insurance investments for green energy transition
Taiwan is targeting more than $1.5 billion in investment from insurance funds to support its transition to green energy, as part of…
Hedgerows store nearly 50% more carbon than grassland, study finds
Hedgerows can significantly boost soil carbon storage, holding nearly 50% more carbon than grassland, according to new research from…
Cocoa industry adopts first standard for greenhouse gas reporting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has introduced the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for the cocoa sector,…
January 2025 confirmed as warmest on record globally
January 2025 was the warmest ever recorded, with a global average surface air temperature of 13.23°C, according to Copernicus, part…
Ocean warming accelerating at unprecedented rate, study finds
A new study has revealed that the world’s oceans are heating up more than four times faster than in the 1980s, driven by…
EU sustainable development progress stalls amid rising challenges, report finds
New ESDR 2025 Report Highlights Slow SDG Progress and Urges EU Leadership to Reaffirm Commitment.
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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