Platform Tag: SMEs

Fueling the Future: Tackling Renewable Heat and Fuel Switching in Southeast Asia

Fueling the Future: Tackling Renewable Heat and Fuel Switching in Southeast Asia

Industrial heat is one of the toughest decarbonization challenges in Southeast Asia. This blog draws from CDx Launch Event insights to explore fuel-switching strategies including biomass, heat pumps, green hydrogen, and waste-to-energy. It breaks down the trade-offs, technology limitations, and financing barriers, especially for SMEs, and points to practical tools and partnerships that can help companies reduce heat-related emissions while boosting resilience.

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June 13, 2025
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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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June 13, 2025
[CDx 2024] Decarbonization and Corporate Priorities Why One Size Doesn't Fit All

Developing Investable Decarbonization Projects

Turning climate ambition into action requires more than good intentions; it demands investment-ready strategies. This blog unpacks how Southeast Asian companies can translate decarbonization plans into financially viable projects. Drawing on insights from CDx 2024, it explores the importance of leadership vision, overcoming financial hurdles, adapting to EU regulations like CSRD, and seizing sustainable finance opportunities.

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June 12, 2025
ESCO Models for Smarter Investment

De-Risking Energy Efficiency: ESCO Models for Smarter Investment

Energy efficiency projects often stall due to upfront costs and perceived risks – especially for SMEs. This blog unpacks how Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) are changing the game by offering performance-based contracts that eliminate capital barriers and shift risk. Drawing on CDx Launch Event insights, it highlights trusted models, international M&V standards like IPMVP, and enabling policies that make energy efficiency not just possible, but profitable.

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June 12, 2025
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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June 11, 2025
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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June 11, 2025
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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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March 26, 2025