TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation today was selected for the 2022 “A List” by CDP(1), a non-governmental organization that conducts environmental research and information disclosure globally, out of more than 10,000 companies that were evaluated for their climate change initiatives and transparency in information disclosure. In 2010,... » read more
TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” four years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. NEC has set... » read more
JAKARTA, Nov 14, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) 2022 can inspire the global community and all parties to increase contribution to tackling climate change, according to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Investment of Pertamina Daniel Purba. Senior Vice President of Strategy and Investment of Pertamina Daniel... » read more
JAKARTA, Nov 7, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Pertamina is expecting its green business of new and renewable energy (NRE) to be able to meet its target of reducing 26 million tons of CO2 by 2060, higher than its 2030 target of 11 million tons of CO2 reduction. “Pertamina targets New Renewable Energy... » read more
HONG KONG, Sep 26, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) announced at the Directors’ Conference 2022 that it has joined the Climate Governance Initiative (“CGI”) and launched the CGI Hong Kong Chapter (“CGI HK”). CGI is a global initiative the World Economic Forum started in 2019, with... » read more
London, UK, February 22, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – The Climate Ecosystem Corp., a company of like-minded individuals united by one big concern—climate change—has announced its pre-sale. Expected to hold soon, the pre-sale will see prospective investors try to cop thousands or millions of CLIME, the project’s native token. With a total supply of 10 billion CLIME, and... » read more
Singapore, Jan 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Messe Muenchen’s subsidiary for Southeast Asia — MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. — has taken over ownership and operation of the Asia Climate Forum (ACF) from former owners Media Generation Ventures Ltd (MGV), including the 2022 edition taking place alongside the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) from... » read more
TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has been awarded the highest score of “Grade A” by global environmental non-profit charity CDP, in the categories of climate change and water security. CDP evaluated Hitachi’s pioneering initiatives and disclosure of information for tackling climate change, as well as acting... » read more
TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Fujitsu Group has been selected for the CDP’s A List for both climate change for the fifth year in a row and water security for the third year in a row, earning the highest rating in the CDP’s evaluation... » read more
TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” three years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. In 2017, NEC... » read more
TOKYO, Nov 25, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received 2021 Minister of the Environment for Climate Action Award sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment for its “Q-ton Circulation,” an air-to-water heat pump... » read more
GLASGOW – As young people take to the streets in Glasgow on Friday (Nov 5) to mark Youth Day at the COP26 climate summit, youth in Singapore are also making their demands for climate action heard. On Friday morning Singapore time, a group of young people here released a statement of 18 recommendations on how... » read more
SINGAPORE – Climate change can wreak “catastrophic and irreversible” damage on societies and economies, so taking action to avoid such an outcome is a responsibility that businesses must take, said President Halimah Yacob on Tuesday (Sept 28). Climate action also presents a business opportunity, she said during the launch of Ecosperity Week – a sustainability conference... » read more
SINGAPORE – When I go running around the Singapore Botanic Gardens, I often pass by the lake where one can see the black swans. To me, they are a beautiful representation of biodiversity on the planet. But they also serve as metaphors for “black swan” events – unpredictable events with major impacts, like Covid-19. The... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Aug 21. Unvaccinated 82-year-old S’porean dies of Covid-19; 10th death in August Two new clusters were also uncovered – one of them is at a FairPrice supermarket in Kallang Bahru, with four cases. READ MORE HERE The race for home-grown Covid-19 vaccines The Straits Times... » read more
SINGAPORE – Humans are causing the climate to change – and the pace of this change has never before been this rapid. In a major report released earlier this month, the United Nations climate science body sounded the alarm bells for humanity, warning that unless immediate, rapid and large-scale actions are taken to reduce the... » read more
SINGAPORE – Exposing children to as much nature as possible from a young age can help interest them in climate change, said National Library Board (NLB) Exhibitions Co-Curator Georgina Wong at an askST @ NLB discussion on Friday (June 25). Hosted by The Straits Times Science and Environment Correspondent Audrey Tan, the discussion – When Nature Speaks... » read more
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 3, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota is strengthening company-wide efforts to further accelerate CO2 reduction toward its goal of carbon neutrality. As a part of this effort, Toyota has established a global investment fund, the “Toyota Ventures Climate Fund”. To achieve carbon neutrality, in addition to making our... » read more