Deutsche Bank recorded its strongest annual sustainable finance and ESG investment volumes in four years in 2025, as well as its second-best quarter since 2020, according to the bank’s recently releas…
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Advancing Circular Economy Packaging in Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly focused on sustainable principles to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and improve resource efficiency across global supply chains. For temperature-cont…
Vietnam: Urban agriculture applying high technology for sustainable development
Urban planners and agricultural experts spoke at the workshop titled “Urban Agriculture—The Future of Farming within the City, Innovating for Sustainable Development,” held recently by the…
Reframing ESG As Commercial Opportunities For SMEs
Malaysia is strengthening its sustainability agenda through a national sustainable framework and long-term transition plans. The government has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
Turning risk into opportunity: Why ESG matters for Bangladesh’s capital market
Despite its global importance, ESG reporting remains largely absent in Bangladesh. While some multinational and fundamentally strong companies follow ESG practices partially, there is still no effecti…
Asia Development Bank Backs Urban Planning for Resilient and Sustainable Cities in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 700,000 grant to support feasibility studies and project preparation for more resilient and sustainable urban development in Laos, as the country fa…
ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
Sustainability, ESG, and related terms like responsible investment (throughout, we will refer to ESG/sustainability) are fundamentally about understanding an entity’s business model and how an entity …
Focus On Sustainable Investment, AI And The Energy Transition – EdenTree
Despite the challenges, UK sustainable investment manager EdenTree said that in 2026 it is committed to investing in businesses that deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet. Sustainable in…
Vietnam’s Carbon Market Takes Shape. What Businesses Need to Know
Vietnam officially launched the pilot phase of its emissions trading scheme (ETS) in June 2025, targeting three carbon-intensive sectors: power generation (thermal coal), steel, and cement. This pilot…
Saudi halal center launches ESG-aligned halal mark track
The Saudi Halal Center, part of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a new halal mark track aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, aiming to enhance product cred…