https://www.eco-business.com/category/csr/Asia Pacific news, jobs, events for the cleantech & green enCopyright (c) 2016, Eco-BusinessFri, 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/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/https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/inaction-is-not-an-option-for-companies-in-climate-vulnerable-nations-like-india-lodha-esg-chief-aun-abdullah/In a new episode of 'On the frontlines', the real estate giant's ESG head says that while there has been no pushback on climate action by corporate India, questions remain over whether the real estate sector is decarbonising fast enough.Fri, 30 May 2025 08:25:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/inaction-is-not-an-option-for-companies-in-climate-vulnerable-nations-like-india-lodha-esg-chief-aun-abdullah/https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-law-risks-missing-major-deforestation-offenders-warns-ngo/Investigative group Earthsight says the EU risks missing hidden violations by large commodity traders if enforcement prioritises easily checked small importers.Fri, 30 May 2025 03:12:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-law-risks-missing-major-deforestation-offenders-warns-ngo/https://www.eco-business.com/news/central-java-communities-win-landmark-pollution-case-against-textile-giant/Indonesia’s Supreme Court recently confirmed the bankruptcy of the country’s largest textile group, Sritex, which made garments for global fast fashion retailers like H&M.Wed, 28 May 2025 05:54:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/central-java-communities-win-landmark-pollution-case-against-textile-giant/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/navigating-the-global-convergence-of-sustainability-disclosure-standards-what-boards-need-to-know/As global sustainability reporting standards converge, board directors face new challenges and opportunities in navigating mandatory ESG disclosures, ensuring transparency, and driving long-term value for their companies.Tue, 27 May 2025 09:14:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/navigating-the-global-convergence-of-sustainability-disclosure-standards-what-boards-need-to-know/https://www.eco-business.com/news/whistleblower-flags-south-korean-utility-kepco-to-sgx-over-climate-risk-disclosures/Korea Electric Power Corporation has been accused of failing to disclose material climate-related risks, including its coal reliance until 2050 and exposure to volatile gas prices, in a US$11 billion bond listed on the Singapore Exchange.Mon, 26 May 2025 08:01:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/whistleblower-flags-south-korean-utility-kepco-to-sgx-over-climate-risk-disclosures/https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/philippine-firms-not-dismantling-climate-policies-despite-us-influence-mgen-sustainability-chief-christer-gaudiano/The ESG head of the Philippine power company arm tells the EB Podcast that sustainability needs to be communicated not as a “progressive idea” but a business strategy that benefits the bottom line.Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/philippine-firms-not-dismantling-climate-policies-despite-us-influence-mgen-sustainability-chief-christer-gaudiano/https://www.eco-business.com/videos/has-the-era-of-corporate-vulnerability-begun/While some companies greenhush, others are upfront about their inability to meet sustainability targets. Eco-Business asked experts at the Ecosperity conference if it pays for businesses to be "vulnerable" about sustainability progress.Mon, 19 May 2025 09:57:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/videos/has-the-era-of-corporate-vulnerability-begun/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/carbon-pricing-is-advancing-despite-trump/While many fear that Donald Trump’s re-election to office in the United States will undermine efforts to combat climate change, there have been two major steps toward widespread carbon pricing where it is needed most since March.Mon, 19 May 2025 03:50:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/carbon-pricing-is-advancing-despite-trump/https://www.eco-business.com/videos/recovery-within-five-years-carbon-players-bullish-on-market-revival-despite-geopolitical-jitters/The convergence of the compliance and voluntary markets, demand for high-quality credits and efforts to raise the bar for project credibility mean the conditions are right for a recovery, observers said at the GenZero Summit in Singapore.Sat, 10 May 2025 23:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/videos/recovery-within-five-years-carbon-players-bullish-on-market-revival-despite-geopolitical-jitters/https://www.eco-business.com/news/gates-foundation-sets-up-singapore-office-fronts-us100-million-philanthropic-effort-for-regional-health-initiatives/It will be the foundation’s first office in Southeast Asia. Speaking at the annual Ecosperity conference in Singapore, the American billionaire philanthropist also said the Trump-led pushback on climate will subside.Tue, 06 May 2025 08:32:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/gates-foundation-sets-up-singapore-office-fronts-us100-million-philanthropic-effort-for-regional-health-initiatives/https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/just-another-cost-centre-clp-powers-hendrik-rosenthal-on-justifying-sustainability-in-turbulent-times/Power firm CLP's sustainability director Hendrik Rosenthal tells the EB Podcast about the challenges of steering sustainability in a carbon-heavy industry, closing coal plants and the need for pragmatism.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:35:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/just-another-cost-centre-clp-powers-hendrik-rosenthal-on-justifying-sustainability-in-turbulent-times/https://www.eco-business.com/news/domestic-implementation-key-to-article-6-led-financing-for-asia-pacific-amid-growing-trade-barriers-ecosecurities/The operationalisation of Article 6 can be a critical lever to enable Asia's transition to a low-carbon economy. Fragmented standards across countries, however, still present implementation challenges amid global geopolitical shifts.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:58:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/domestic-implementation-key-to-article-6-led-financing-for-asia-pacific-amid-growing-trade-barriers-ecosecurities/https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/americas-attack-on-climate-science-could-affect-adaptation-capacity-in-asia-climate-scientist-ben-horton/The sea-level rise expert has moved to Hong Kong – now seen as a gateway to more collaboration with China on climate science. But he tells the EB Podcast that data from US agencies is still critical for calculating climate defences in Asia.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:20:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/americas-attack-on-climate-science-could-affect-adaptation-capacity-in-asia-climate-scientist-ben-horton/