Sustainability
The changing demands on accounting professionals in the age of AI and Sustainability
In an age marked by escalating environmental concerns and a heightened emphasis on corporate social responsibility, the realm of accounting is undergoing a profound paradigm shift.
Malaysia is among the top 5 Volvo markets for EV adoption
Volvo Cars has set a bold electrification target and is aiming for pure electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025, and to achieve 100% pure electric vehicles by 2030.
The Radical Fund secures first close for investments in climate solutions for Southeast Asia
The Radical Fund announced that it has secured the first close of its target US$40 million fund.
Telcos are positioned to benefit financially from decarbonization – study
A study released by GSMA Intelligence demonstrates that telco operators could reduce opex by 4% for a 20% reduction in energy costs through power efficiencies.
Sunway, UOB Malaysia partner to advance net zero goal by 2050
Share research on developments and most recent sustainability practices
Builds on two-decade partnership, embark on path to low carbon economy
IKEA Malaysia introduces EVs for last-mile deliveries
Aims for 100% of home deliveries in EVs or other sustainable solutions by 2030
To fix charging stations at all stores by 2025 as part of climate positive efforts
Survey: 64% of regional consumers will opt for environmentally friendly products and services
Survey results suggest that consumers in Southeast Asia are optimistic about their ability to create a significant impact on the environment through their consumption behaviour. Most respondents also agreed that their actions mattered even if they were not able to observe how they impacted the environment.
Mastercard to remove first-use PVC plastic from its cards by 2028
Sustainable cards to be validated by independent auditor
Roughly 16,000 tons of plastics are used to produce cards globally every year
Kossan Rubber rolls out Greening Value Chain Programme with fintech partner, Pantas
Free access to software allowing SMEs to measure their GHG emissions
Access to LCTF, training and consultation services part of programme
Petronas Futuretech 3.0 opens up to Asia Pacific, seeks game changing startups
Petronas pivots towards developing technology-driven sustainable solutions
Impart best practices, offer startups greater market access & regional scalability
