Platform Tag: CDxLaunch2024

Insights from the Southeast Asia Corporate Decarbonization Exchange 2024

Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements: New Models for Renewable Energy Procurement in Southeast Asia

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are evolving to meet the demands of a shifting energy and policy landscape in Southeast Asia. This blog unpacks insights from the CDx Launch Event on flexible contract models, SME-friendly aggregation approaches, and the regulatory diversity across markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It also highlights how local partnerships and knowledge-sharing can overcome barriers and scale renewable procurement, making PPAs a strategic lever for decarbonization.

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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions

Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: Why Supply Chain Decarbonization is Essential

Scope 3 emissions often make up the bulk of a company’s carbon footprint, and they’re the hardest to control. This blog distills key insights from the CDx Launch Event on how Southeast Asian businesses can engage suppliers, improve data systems, and align with evolving standards like the GHG Protocol and ISO 14097. With real-world examples and practical strategies, it shows how supply chain decarbonization can unlock both climate impact and business value.

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Embedding Sustainability into Corporate Culture from the Inside Out

Mobilizing the Workforce: Embedding Sustainability into Corporate Culture from the Inside Out

Decarbonization isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a cultural one. This blog explores how Southeast Asian companies are building internal buy-in for climate action by linking sustainability to KPIs, executive bonuses, employee incentives, and training. Drawing on CDx Launch Event insights, it highlights how human-centered communication, leadership alignment, and cross-functional collaboration can turn sustainability from a side project into a shared mission.

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The Business Case for Nature Based Solutions

Investing in Nature: The Business Case for Nature-Based Solutions

Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer more than carbon offsets; they create lasting value through biodiversity, community resilience, and inclusive development. Drawing from expert insights at the CDx Launch Event, this blog outlines how Southeast Asian businesses can design high-integrity NbS projects, measure meaningful impact, and align with global standards like VCS and TNFD. It also explores financing pathways, local partnerships, and real-world models that prove investing in nature is a smart business move.

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Unlocking Energy Efficiency: The First Fuel for Corporate Decarbonization

Energy efficiency is the fastest, most cost-effective way to cut emissions, but it remains underused, especially by SMEs in Southeast Asia. This blog explores how businesses can design high-impact EE programs, overcome common barriers like financing and split incentives, and leverage ESCOs, carbon credits, and digital tools. It also highlights how reframing EE in business terms can unlock buy-in and boost results.

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