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The economics behind Asia’s rapid EV transition

Admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Battery swapping, collapsing cost curves and the rise of innovation in the Global South. This interview with Uday Khemka, Vice Chairman of the SUN Group of companies, frames how business model innovation, affordability and AI-driven energy systems are reshaping mobility and accelerating the EV transition across Asia.

“There’s so much global capital that wants a home in this transition”

Rebecca Mikula-Wright & Helen Clarkson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Mikula-Wright heads the leading network of Asian institutional investors mitigating climate risks. Helen Clarkson is CEO of the global non profit that’s driving climate action with 600+ of the world’s leading corporates.

2026 SteelZero Impact Report: From credible action to real-world emission reductions

Admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Steel is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and for most of its history, decarbonising it has been treated as a supplier problem. SteelZero was built on a different premise: that the companies buying steel have the power to drive real change by showing demand. Today, that premise has proven right:

How is Asia becoming the climate solutions engine for the developing world?

Dr. Divya Sharma — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

As climate leaders gather in Singapore for Climate Group’s Asia Action Summit, Asia should be seen for what it now is, not only one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, but also one of its most important climate solution hubs. That distinction matters because it changes how we think about climate action in the developing world.

2030 and beyond: How subnational governments are driving methane emissions reduction

Jebi Rahman, Head of Global Implementation, Climate Group — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Two hundred and fifty years ago, methane was first identified in the marshes of Angera, Italy. Last week, I stood in that same region for the Methane Action for People and Planet: From Discovery to Solutions Conference.

Wave of new research shows electricity demand growth met by renewables in 2025

Admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This week, two significant reports have been published from the International Energy Agency and Ember, both showing that electricity demand growth in 2025 was met largely by renewable energy sources.

Thinking bigger than cities, smaller than nations: Building a successful US $1.4B Pipeline of Bankable Climate Projects

Luis Zamarioli, Leonardo Lima, Vanessa Power — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In February 2026, an Investment Roundtable in São Paulo showed a practical way to close the gap between climate ambition and real investment.

Climate Group's response to the European Commission’s proposal to suspend the ETS invalidation clause

Admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

London, UK, 1 April 2026 - Today, the European Commission published a proposal to amend the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), stopping the automatic invalidation of excess carbon permits held in the reserve. The proposal follows commitments made by Commission President von der Leyen at the March European Council. It will now go to the European Parliament and Council for adoption under the ordinary legislative procedure. A broader review of the EU ETS is expected in July 2026.

Leading global businesses save millions through energy efficiency amid global price spikes

Admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Danfoss and AstraZeneca among companies reporting US$183 million in collective saved energy costs last year due to improved energy efficiency.
With new data centres expected to drive up energy demand, energy efficiency measures by these businesses have saved more energy than Japan and Korea use in a year.
Members of Climate Group's Smart Energy Coalition achieved an average 8.6% annual energy efficiency improvement last year – far surpassing the global average.

How will no-carbon Industrial Development Zones revolutionise the energy transition in Asia?

Admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Sam, what are no-carbon Industrial Development Zones, and why is everyone talking about them?