Environment

Power amongst top sectors focused on ESG investments

Around 91% of executives in power companies expect ESG investments to rise. 

World may reach net-zero by 2057: report

More than 1,000 executives expect to cut emissions by 28% by 2030.

SEA gas demand to more than double to 350 bcm by 2050

This is driven by the power generation sector due to the electricity demand.

Urgent action needed for a ‘resilient’ energy transition: WEF

Countries should diversify their energy mix and make binding climate commitments.

UN-Energy Plan of Action to support energy transition launched

The plan committed to supporting providing electricity access to 500 million people.

Three focus areas of Indonesia’s ‘PLN Empower’

It is the country’s main CSR program to achieve its sustainability goals by 2030.

Energy-related CO2 emissions reach all-time high in 2021: IEA

Global emissions reached 36.3 billion tonnes, led largely by China.

Net-zero track needs $4.18t annual investment in 2026-2030

This is double the required $2.06t annual investment between 2022-2025.

India struggles to meet 2030 climate targets: Fitch Solutions

The country plans to generate 50% of its power from renewable sources by 2030.

Carbon pricing of $75 per tonne to ‘shock’ economy: ADB

With such a price, the 36.4 Gt of carbon emissions in 2019 would amount to about 4% of the world GDP.

EMA highlights four areas in improving SG's sustainable power sector

These are the natural gas, solar, regional power grids, and low-carbon alternatives.

How can Thailand develop its green economy?

This is whilst also ensuring the country’s resilience from climate risks. 

India faces solar waste crisis as recycling is not economic

India needs to catch up with other countries in managing and financing renewable plant recycling, argues IEEFA consultant Saloni Sachdeva Michael.

China to halt building new coal power plants abroad

This move is in line with China's carbon neutrality target before 2060.

Wind power to play a key role in China’s net-zero ambition: WoodMac

Onshore wind will take up 82% of China’s 408 GW new capacity between 2021-2030.