Bridge Data Centres, Ecoceres use biofuel as backup energy to power data centres

BDC’s move comes amid rising demand for power to accommodate a surge in data centre construction in South-east Asia

Companies’ ICC offset quota carried over from emissions years 2024 to 2025 will expire and cannot be carried forward further.

Carbon tax-liable companies can carry over unused carbon credit offset quota from 2025

A credit conversion formula will be applied to adjust the amount being rolled over

The general expectation is that higher surface temperatures due to the El Nino effect this year could hurt palm oil production, which would raise prices.
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Singapore-listed palm oil stocks catch biodiesel spark

A fortuitous mix of supportive fundamentals could enable them to burnish their sustainability credentials

EMA chief Puah Kok Keong (left) and Wood Mackenzie vice-chairman for Apac Joshua Ngu (centre) will be the two panellists at the dialogue, which will be moderated by Melissa Moi of UOB.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARDS

Balancing affordability and security: Sustainability Impact Dialogue to discuss pressing energy issues

The May 18 event will explore if the current environment will accelerate the green transition or reinforce the reliance on fossil fuels

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Concord New Energy's Mike Luo urges investors to view the company as being at the intersection of AI and the physical world.

Concord New Energy seeks to ride AI power boom after bruising year in China

The company is also evaluating a Reit issuance, with Singapore as a potential market

Singapore-listed palm oil stocks have outperformed the market so far this year.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 193: Singapore-listed palm oil stocks catch biodiesel spark

This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues

Food makes up about 40% to 50% of consumer price baskets in emerging markets in Asia, making them vulnerable to price shocks.

Asia heatwaves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil

For now, Singapore, which boasts strong AI-driven economic growth, is expected to see stable inflation

Tartu Science Park in Estonia. Across the EU, cleantech has experienced a steep drop in funding since 2022.

Competing for capital: Estonia’s cleantech sector adapts to rising national security priorities 

Its startups in the field say their tech can boost energy resilience and support the low-carbon transition

Sembcorp’s China renewables portfolio faces rising curtailment rates.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 192: Sembcorp’s renewable catalysts; South-east Asia’s geothermal potential

This week in ESG: Sembcorp shareholders approve S$0.16-per-share final dividend; Singapore requests geothermal feasibility study

MTI says that project developers can leverage this framework to develop high-quality carbon credit projects that are aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Singapore, the Philippines establish carbon credit transfer framework

It will advance both countries’ climate goals by allowing financing to unlock greater ‘mitigation potential’ in the Philippines, says MTI