https://www.eco-business.com/category/csr/Asia Pacific news, jobs, events for the cleantech & green enCopyright (c) 2016, Eco-BusinessThu, 03 Jul 2025 06:33:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/billionaire-philanthropy-risks-crowding-out-untapped-private-wealth-in-asia-avpn/The contributions of the world's biggest philanthropic foundations are important, but have unintentionally deterred more high net worth individuals from stepping up to give, says an executive from Asia's largest network of social investors.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:33:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/billionaire-philanthropy-risks-crowding-out-untapped-private-wealth-in-asia-avpn/https://www.eco-business.com/news/one-fifth-of-global-environmental-conflicts-traced-to-104-companies-report/A new analysis of over 3,000 environmental conflicts finds that a small group of mostly multinational firms, primarily from high-income countries, are disproportionately responsible for socioecological harm worldwide.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:10:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/one-fifth-of-global-environmental-conflicts-traced-to-104-companies-report/https://www.eco-business.com/news/fashion-brands-drag-feet-on-their-green-promises/Despite net-zero pledges, few clothing brands are taking steps to decarbonise their supply chains to make fashion more sustainable.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:20:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/fashion-brands-drag-feet-on-their-green-promises/https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-data-centre-boom-could-destroy-big-techs-net-zero-plans/Big Tech denies the soaring demands of AI and cloud computing bust the sector's emission goals.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-data-centre-boom-could-destroy-big-techs-net-zero-plans/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-ethics-of-carbon-pricing/Should regulators consider the impacts of climate change on people living outside their national borders, and on future generations, when putting a price on carbon?Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:28:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-ethics-of-carbon-pricing/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/trumps-assault-on-esg-is-not-killing-it-it-is-forcing-it-to-evolve/Trump triggered a market shift - not a retreat. While the language of sustainability has changed, the fundamental value for business has not.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:25:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/trumps-assault-on-esg-is-not-killing-it-it-is-forcing-it-to-evolve/https://www.eco-business.com/news/traceability-gap-ev-brands-cannot-confirm-if-nickel-supply-is-sourced-from-biodiversity-hotspot-raja-ampat/An investigation by Greenpeace has found mining operations in the heart of the coral triangle in Indonesia. Carmakers BMW and Nissan responded to Eco-Business queries but were unable to confirm if they are buying nickel from Raja Ampat.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/traceability-gap-ev-brands-cannot-confirm-if-nickel-supply-is-sourced-from-biodiversity-hotspot-raja-ampat/https://www.eco-business.com/news/net-zero-banking-groups-pragmatic-reset-would-open-doors-for-once-sceptical-lenders-to-join-uobs-melissa-moi/The goal for Asia's financial institutions to support decarbonisation is clear and unchanged, despite geopolitical uncertainties and global lenders quitting the industry's biggest climate alliance, said UOB's head of sustainable business.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:57:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/net-zero-banking-groups-pragmatic-reset-would-open-doors-for-once-sceptical-lenders-to-join-uobs-melissa-moi/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/fossil-fuel-adverts-are-todays-tobacco-cities-must-ban-them/The promotion of oil, coal and gas is poisoning our environment, driving climate change and slowing the clean energy transition.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/fossil-fuel-adverts-are-todays-tobacco-cities-must-ban-them/https://www.eco-business.com/news/from-milk-runs-to-e-boats-decarbonising-marine-logistics-sector-must-bring-tangible-business-benefits-paxocean-ceo/Tan Thai Yong, who also helms an alliance of companies paving the way for the electrification of harbour craft in Singapore’s waters, tells Eco-Business about the challenges in pursuing low-carbon solutions for sea logistics.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:55:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/from-milk-runs-to-e-boats-decarbonising-marine-logistics-sector-must-bring-tangible-business-benefits-paxocean-ceo/https://www.eco-business.com/news/hong-kong-japan-and-malaysia-lead-asia-in-fully-aligning-with-issb-rules/Singapore and Australia are solely focused on climate disclosures, while South Korea omits industry-specific data. As standard-setters ease Scope 3 reporting requirements, the ISSB may also drop facilitated emissions for financial firms.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:11:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/hong-kong-japan-and-malaysia-lead-asia-in-fully-aligning-with-issb-rules/https://www.eco-business.com/news/agri-food-giant-japfas-new-sustainability-linked-loan-overlooks-deforestation-risk-ngos/While the US$150 million loan, backed by DBS and Rabobank, targets reducing water and coal use, the “forest-risk” firm still lacks commitments to end deforestation and human rights abuses across its supply chains, say environmental groups.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:29:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/agri-food-giant-japfas-new-sustainability-linked-loan-overlooks-deforestation-risk-ngos/https://www.eco-business.com/news/b-lab-singapore-fills-ceo-vacancy/Former General Electric executive Brian Selby joins the organisation behind the B Corp certification scheme, which has been without a Singapore CEO for 18 months.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:54:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/b-lab-singapore-fills-ceo-vacancy/https://www.eco-business.com/news/shein-earns-sbti-validation-for-decarbonisation-targets-but-scrutiny-of-its-core-business-model-persists/The fast fashion giant’s recent efforts to boost its green credentials, including in making new sustainability hires, could be linked to its ambitions to go public, say experts.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:52:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/shein-earns-sbti-validation-for-decarbonisation-targets-but-scrutiny-of-its-core-business-model-persists/https://www.eco-business.com/news/24-hours-with-sabah-conservation-ranger-juanan-jamulan/Hailing from a family of palm oil farmers, Juanan Jamulan found his calling in environmental conservation. He tells Eco-Business about his day protecting a lowland forest within a palm oil concession in Eastern Malaysia.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:55:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/24-hours-with-sabah-conservation-ranger-juanan-jamulan/https://www.eco-business.com/news/jpmorgan-hires-genevieve-ding-from-amazon-to-lead-asia-pacific-sustainability/Based in Singapore, her role will involve promoting the American lender's position on climate and energy in Asia. JPMorgan was most recently in the spotlight for being among a slew of banks to exit the Net Zero Banking Alliance.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:36:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/jpmorgan-hires-genevieve-ding-from-amazon-to-lead-asia-pacific-sustainability/https://www.eco-business.com/news/rekindling-our-sacred-ties-with-the-land-is-key-to-upholding-environmental-rights-in-asean-max-han-kai-ding/The Malaysian winner of the Sustainability Leadership Youth A-List says channeling hope and anger into meaningful action is how every Southeast Asian can help protect a region disproportionately affected by climate change.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:30:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/rekindling-our-sacred-ties-with-the-land-is-key-to-upholding-environmental-rights-in-asean-max-han-kai-ding/https://www.eco-business.com/news/civil-society-groups-urge-asean-leaders-to-implement-stronger-laws-to-combat-environmental-destruction/Legal experts say adopting a legally binding environmental rights framework is crucial to hold businesses accountable for the impact they have on ecosystems and public health.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:23:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/civil-society-groups-urge-asean-leaders-to-implement-stronger-laws-to-combat-environmental-destruction/https://www.eco-business.com/news/blended-finance-must-evolve-to-do-more-with-less-hamburg-sustainability-conference-head/A decline in development aid will weaken the ability to de-risk projects, says Henry Alt-Haaker, managing director of the annual conference that convenes this week. He tells Eco-Business how blended finance can help fill the gap.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:02:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/blended-finance-must-evolve-to-do-more-with-less-hamburg-sustainability-conference-head/https://www.eco-business.com/news/sustainability-leadership-a-list-2025-asia-pacifics-most-impactful-changemakers/As geopolitical uncertainties cloud the horizon, leaders who uphold the values of climate justice, diplomacy and equity in their work are recognised for their contributions in the sustainability sector.Fri, 30 May 2025 12:22:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/sustainability-leadership-a-list-2025-asia-pacifics-most-impactful-changemakers/