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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.

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.

June 13, 2025

Making Renewables Work for Your Business: Onsite and Offsite Solutions Explained

Renewable energy is no longer optional – it’s strategic. This blog distills expert insights from the CDx Launch Event on how Southeast Asian businesses can choose and implement the right mix of onsite (e.g., solar PV) and offsite (e.g., PPAs, RECs) solutions. It covers SME-friendly innovations like hybrid systems, micro-utility models, and bundled contracts, while unpacking barriers like market volatility and limited policy support. Whether you’re just starting or scaling your RE strategy, this is your roadmap to practical, profitable action.

June 13, 2025

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.

June 12, 2025

Textile Heating Electrification Tool

Decarbonizing industrial heat starts with better decision-making. This Excel-based tool helps textile and apparel manufacturers assess the feasibility of switching to electric heating. It models energy savings, emissions reductions, and payback periods for different technologies; supporting informed, cost-effective choices to accelerate low-carbon transitions across supply chains in Southeast Asia.

June 12, 2025

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.

June 11, 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.

June 11, 2025

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.

June 11, 2025

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.

June 11, 2025

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.

June 11, 2025

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