Sustainability research in Asia

An overview of research in Sustainability consulting in Asia:

China’s green electricity certificates: An end to oversupply? The Chinese market for green electricity certificates (GECs) is undergoing a structural transformation that may soon bring an end to the era of oversupply.
20 April 2026
Singapore businesses still far from mandatory climate assurance requirements As the countdown to mandatory climate reporting assurance requirements for Financial Year 2029 continues, the majority of Singapore businesses are still in early stages of sustainability assurance pr
14 November 2025
Southeast Asian countries must embrace sustainability as cities grow Doubly affecting by climate change and rapidly growing urban populations, major cities in the ASEAN region face a series of challenges and opportunities.
29 August 2025
New offshore wind projects in Akita Prefecture could generate $2.5 billion Offshore wind projects in Akita Prefecture, in Northern Japan, could generate around ¥356 billion ($2.5 billion) in economic value and create 34,000 jobs.
12 April 2025
Companies in Asia-Pacific making progress on net zero Companies in the Asia-Pacific region have shown stronger net-zero commitments and better disclosures on greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report from PwC, which analyzed the progress of over 700 companies.
26 February 2025
Agri-food sector in Asia can cut carbon emissions by 12% The Asian agri-food sector is a huge source of carbon emissions – but it has the potential to cut down emissions by 12% by 2030, which would be equivalent to the total amount of emissions from the en
21 November 2023
Asia has much to lose in case of climate change failure If the world ends up failing to deliver on climate action, Asia will likely be the region to see the largest and most immediate negative impact.
16 November 2023
Much progress still needs to be made in aluminium cans recycling Recycling efforts in Australia and several Asian countries has played a pivotal role in the aluminum sector's capacity to lower its carbon emissions.
15 September 2023
Online shoppers want more information around sustainability Greenwashing and stubbornly high prices for sustainable products are concerns in Europe and Asia, as countries around the world try to meet sustainability goals.
27 July 2023
Climate action a trillion-dollar opportunity for Asia-based corporates Contributing to climate action is not just a moral move for corporates in Asia Pacific, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group and SAP, bu
12 May 2023
YCP Solidiance charts the way forward for Vietnam’s energy transition Vietnam aims to ramp up renewable energy as part of its climate objectives. According to a new report by YCP Solidiance, the transition to renewable energy is gaining momentum.
05 March 2023
Japan’s pathway to carbon-neutral by 2050 will cost $10 trillion If Japan wants to achieve its target of being climate-neutral by 2050, then the country will need to invest around $10 trillion in the coming three decades, which equates to some $330 billion annuall
23 August 2021
Anti-bribery and corruption measures for ESG compliance Global consulting firm Kroll has released the 2021 edition of its annual Anti-Bribery and Corruption Benchmarking Report, shedding light on the main trends and developments in the financial crime seg
16 August 2021
8 charts on the private sector's growing backing of clean energy While private sector backed investments in renewable energy are on a steep growth trajectory in Asia, there is potential for much more, according to a new report by consulting firm EY and the Europea
21 April 2021
Singapore consumers confused and distrustful of sustainability claims Accenture and the WWF have teamed up in Singapore to survey consumers on sustainable products, finding that confusion around inconsistent eco-branding is inhibiting uptake.
22 March 2021
Companies tend to overstate sustainability and ESG achievements When it comes to sustainability, businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region seem to have more bark than bite.
07 January 2021
Sustainability heralds $1 trillion opportunity for Southeast Asia Southeast Asia has fallen behind on the global sustainability agenda, although advancements in this space could be a $1 trillion economic opportunity for the region by 2030.
05 January 2021
Asia has large potential to accelerate energy transition Once positioned as a driver of fossil fuel demand over the next two decades, Asia has pivoted towards favouring a transition towards a greener future.
28 October 2020
Report charts the way forward for sustainable investments in Asia Government-backed sovereign wealth and pension funds should take the wheel to drive sustainable investments in Asia, according to new analysis from KPMG.
27 August 2020
China continues to lead globe on electric vehicle sector development Reducing the impact of transportation on the environment is an increasingly key aspect of wider shifts in thinking about sustainability in global order.
16 July 2018
Government action needed to kick-start Indonesia's electric vehicle market In a new report examining the Indonesian government’s national agenda for electric vehicle adoption, the Asian-centric strategy firm Solidiance has outlined several key areas of focus if its challeng
11 July 2018
Study shows popularity of electric vehicles in Thailand remains low The number of electric vehicles in Thailand remains low, with under 85,000 hybrids and plug-in hybrids in the country.
27 April 2018

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