Platform Tag: ClimateAction

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Corporate Decarbonization in Southeast Asia: Rising to the Challenge

Southeast Asia is entering a new era of climate responsibility, and businesses (large and small) are feeling the pressure to act. This blog explores the growing regulatory, investor, and market forces driving companies to decarbonize. From the rise of science-based targets to shifts in consumer expectations, discover why acting now isn’t just good for the planet; it’s becoming essential for business survival. Learn from examples across the region and see how even SMEs can start building a credible climate strategy.

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[CDx 2024] The Great Offsets Debate Navigating the Landscape to Credible Carbon Offsetting

The Great Offsets Debate: Navigating the Landscape to Credible Carbon Offsetting

The debate over carbon offsets continues to divide climate experts and corporate leaders. The Great Offsets Debate explored whether offsets are a credible tool in the fight against climate change or a convenient way to delay real action. Proponents emphasized their role in managing hard-to-abate emissions and driving transparency, while critics highlighted risks of greenwashing and a need for stronger direct action within supply chains. With evolving standards and increasing scrutiny, the session underscored that offsets must be used sparingly, transparently, and always in support of (not as a substitute for) genuine decarbonization.

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Making Smarter Climate Claims

Making Smarter Climate Claims: How SMEs Can Use RECs and Carbon Credits Responsibly

For SMEs in Southeast Asia, choosing between Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and carbon credits can be confusing; but it’s a critical step in credible decarbonization. This blog offers clear, practical guidance on how these tools work, when to use them across different emissions scopes, and how to avoid greenwashing. It also outlines common pitfalls and introduces emerging standards that help businesses communicate their impact with confidence.

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Are Southeast Asia’s SMEs Set Up to Fail in Corporate Decarbonization – Lack of Will or Knowledge?

SMEs play a critical role in Southeast Asia’s decarbonization journey, but are they equipped for it? This blog challenges the idea that SMEs lack motivation to act, arguing instead that the real barriers are informational, strategic, and systemic. From limited access to finance and expertise to unclear regulatory signals, it highlights what’s holding SMEs back – and what governments, MNCs, and partners must do to unlock their full climate potential.

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