Asia Pacific

A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested.

Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific’s data centre boom

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A ‘power-first’ approach to investment in and planning of data centres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more…

Some 79% of asset owners in the Asia Pacific region are implementing sustainability considerations in some form, according to a survey by FTSE Russell, part of London Stock Exchange Group.

Four fifths of Asia-Pacific asset owners are investing in sustainability

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Some 79% of asset owners in the Asia Pacific region are implementing sustainability considerations in some form, according to a…

A new study by FedEx has found that 80% of SMEs based in the Asia Pacific region take sustainability into account when trading with Europe.

Four fifths of Asia-Pacific SMEs take sustainability into account when trading with Europe

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A new study by FedEx has found that 80% of SMEs based in the Asia-Pacific region take sustainability into account…

The global market for EV battery recycling is set to grow at a CAGR of 40.8% between 2024 and 2035, growing from a $570 million to a $24.5 billion industry, according to Vantage Market Research.

Global EV battery recycling market to grow at a CAGR of 40.8%

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The global market for EV battery recycling is set to grow at a CAGR of 40.8% between 2024 and 2035,…

Some 90% of European firms plan to continue sustainability reporting, despite many being removed from mandatory reporting by the EU Omnibus simplification package, a new study by osapiens has found.

Global businesses strengthening their sustainability efforts, EcoVadis says

1 year ago12 months ago3 mins

A new report by EcoVadis has found that businesses around the world are stepping up their ESG efforts, with the…

Climate-related hazards, from flooding to forest fires, represent a growing threat to the world's data centre infrastructure, a new report by climate risk analytics firm XDI has found.

Climate change poses a growing risk to data centre infrastructure

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Climate-related hazards, from flooding to forest fires, represent a growing threat to the world’s data centre infrastructure, a new report…

Cultivated meat gaining popularity in Asia-Pacific region

2 years ago12 months ago4 mins

The popularity of cultivated or lab-grown meat is ‘steadily increasing’ in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a new study by GlobalData…

Growing food waste crisis accelerating sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific

2 years ago10 months ago4 mins

A growing food waste crisis in the Asia-Pacific region is leading to an acceleration of sustainable practices among food and…

Consumers are making climate smart choices when it comes to cosmetics

Environmental concerns push Asia-Pacific consumers to embrace sustainable cosmetics

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Concerns over the environment are leading increasing numbers of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region to choose sustainable and eco-friendly cosmetics,…

Kering to research climate transition alongside National University of Singapore