Sustainable supply chains in APAC, particularly in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, are undergoing transformative changes driven by reshoring trends, the formation of regional trade blocs, and the adoption of digital traceability tools. These factors together create what can be termed the “APAC Advantage” in building resilient, transparent, and sustainable supply chains amid global fragmentation. How…

The global shift from voluntary ESG reporting to legally binding regulation is reshaping how multinational companies manage, disclose, and are held accountable for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This evolution, often described as “ESG 2.0”, marks a critical turning…

Did you know that Africa’s wealth in critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements is shifting the continent’s global economic role from mere raw material supplier to a pivotal player in green industrialisation? The growing global demand for…

Did you know that the growing climate footprint of AI infrastructure, especially data centres in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, presents a unique paradox known as the “Green AI Paradox“? Data centres, pivotal for powering advanced AI applications, consume huge amounts…

Did you know that climate risk is increasingly recognised as a major financial risk, compelling central banks and financial regulators to pioneer frameworks for green stress testing? By incorporating climate risk scenarios into financial supervision, these organisations are safeguarding economic…

While nations ramp up efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, new trade policies are emerging to align global commerce with climate goals. Among them, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), such as the EU’s pioneering CBAM, act as carbon tariffs on imported…