McDonald’s Malaysia Partners With TNB And GSPARX To Reduce Carbon Footprint With Solar Installations
McDonald’s Malaysia has entered into a strategic partnership with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and GSPARX Sdn Bhd (GSPARX) to implement renewable energy solutions at 100 of its drive-through restaurants in the country, aiming to reduce its local carbon footprint.
EGAT: Pioneering Thailand's Sustainable Energy Path, Sponsors and Collaborates with SETA2023
Sustainable Energy Technology Asia (SETA) and Solar+Storage Asia (SSA) 2023, two leading integrated energy business platforms in Asia, will highlight the instrumental role and strategic direction of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in propelling Thailand towards a sustainable future, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and decarbonization.
ESG to drive demand for carbon credits
The need to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance could spur demand for carbon credits in Malaysia. Currently, the country does not have a carbon compliance market unlike Singapore, which introduced this mechanism in 2019 to incentivise the move towards net-zero by 2050.
Vietnam wants to learn UK's experience in renewable energy development
Appreciating the UK Government’s actions and Stuart’s efforts in carrying out the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Ha urged the UK share its methods for implementing rooftop solar policies; and introduce businesses that have successfully invested in projects to develop wind and solar power, smart grid, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and large-scale energy storage systems.
Green energy consumption promoted in community
Facing the impacts of climate change, raising people’s awareness about recycling, and giving priority to environmentally friendly products using renewable energy must be prioritised by companies across Vietnam.
UOB Malaysia approves RM6 bln "green" loans, partly to support real estate players
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has approved RM6 billion in sustainable finance, partly driven by its two financing frameworks designed specifically to help real estate players make the switch to net zero emissions.
Norsk Solar And CME Solar Collaborates To Accelerate Solar Energy Development In Vietnam
Norsk Solar and CME Solar (CMES) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to advance renewable energy initiatives in Vietnam. The agreement was officially finalized, marking a significant milestone in the effort to promote sustainable energy solutions in the country.
Jokowi Discusses Electric Vehicles Investment in Limited Meeting
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reportedly held a limited meeting with several ministers in the Presidential Palace on Monday, July 31, 2023. The meeting was intended to formulate comprehensive measures to boost Indonesia’s electric vehicles investment.
