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The dust has settled on this year's F1 weekend in Singapore, a massive global event that attracts spectators from across the globe.  And like many large scale events it has announced energy goals, the Singapore Grand Prix has  pledged to reduce 50% of their energy emissions by 2028. How will this be achieved? And what do businesses need to know about net zero events? In this week's Eco Money, Rach...

Blue, Grey, Pink, and even Turquoise - its the colour that counts when it comes to sustainable hydrogen. And as conversations of the gas as an eco energy alternative heat up - Rachel Kelly speaks to Dr Thomas Koller APAC Hydrogen Lead at DNV to find out what you need to know when it comes to Green Hydrogen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In sunny singapore solar is an important component of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. But as we know, the sun doesn’t shine 24 hours a day, so for those looking to implement solar panels - how can they store that energy? VFlowTech is a Singapore-based long duration energy storage solutions provider manufacturing low-cost and efficient modular vanadium redox flow batteries.  Sounds technical...

You may have heard, COP28 is taking place in Dubai this year. But what is COP, and why does it matter? Here’s an explainer and what you need to know! In this episode of Eco Money you'll hear from industry players on what they hope from this year's COP. Comments from: Anita Neville, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Sustainability Relations, Golden Agri-Resources Dale Hardcastle, Globa...

Earlier this it was announced that Malaysia will lift a ban on exports of renewable energy. Rachel Kelly speaks with   J Y Chew, Head of Asia Renewables & Power Research , Rystad Energy, to find out what this might mean for Singapore when it comes to the energy sector and your power bills.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The healthcare industry is responsible for 4.4% of global CO2 emissions. That may not sound like a lot, but to put things in perspective, if it were a country, it would be the fifth largest emitter on the planet. According to a report released by Health Care Without Harm and independent sustainability consultancy, Arup, the  top three emitters, the United States, China, and collectively the countr...

Singapore-based Alora paints claims to be the country’s first carbon neutral certified paint. But what does that mean for consumers? And what do you need to know when it comes to sustainable paints? In this episode of Eco Money, Rachel Kelly speaks with Alora Paints Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Kok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainable travel is a key trend for the business and leisure industry. According to a report by our Expedia Group Media Solutions team highlighted that 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when traveling, though 70% feel overwhelmed navigating available options and on starting the process of becoming a more sustainable traveler. To find out more, Rachel Kelly spoke to Aditi Mohapatra, V...

Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment’s portfolio spans the globe. The real estate investment player has operations in more than 40 countries and more than 220 cities.  And with such a significant global footprint, it’s no surprise that its keeping an eye on a different footprint. carbon footprint. CLI recently refreshed its sustainability master plan - integrating its 2050 net zero carbon emissi...

Palm oil can be found in roughly 50% of products on supermarket shelves.  But, this extremely versatile product is also a highly contentious one.  That is because of the way sustainability and ethical concerns surrounding palm oil farming. Golden Agri Resources is a global leader in palm oil production, it says that sustainability is at the heart of its daily operations, and has been for more than...

As city dwellers, we spend about 90% of our time indoors. But, have you ever wondered about the sustainability of the building around you? From the energy used to the carbon footprint - there are now tools available to help business calculate the sustainability of a building. Corporate Facility Partners or CFP Green Buildings, a green real estate company from the Netherlands, has unveiled its inno...

How often do you conduct a financial transaction online or on your mobile phone? This luxury isn't available to everyone.  In Southeast Asia for example, 225 million people lack access to a bank account, and 350 million do not have access to formal credit.  Micro, small and medium enterprises are also facing a significant funding gap as a result of being underbanked. In fact, 39 million micro, sma...

It seems over the past few years that countries have been rolling out net zero goals faster than you can say - decarbonisation. But the clock is ticking towards these targets and it is time for action. According to the latest report by Bain & Company, Temasek, GenZero and Amazon Web Services  - Governments across Southeast Asia have set climate ambitions, but not enough action has been taken t...

Asia’s wealth management revenue is expected to reach $90 billion by 2025. That’s as private banking in Asia is expected to display significant growth in the coming years as the number of ultra-high net worth individuals in the region increases. This is according to the latest report by WWF-Singapore. The nature group states that It is therefore more relevant than ever to stress the importance of...

Listed companies are on a path to warm the planet by 2.7° above preindustrial levels this century. That’s according to the latest MSCI Net-Zero Tracker. The number is well above  limiting the rise in average global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius  above preindustrial levels. And while climate goals by listcos may be on the rise, so are emissions.  Rachel Kelly speaks to Sylvain Vanston, Execut...

Singapore aims to reach net zero by 2050. And, according to some industry players - more needs to be done to reach climate goals. A survey of members of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore revealed that more than two thirds (72%) of respondents believe that Singapore isn’t making fast enough progress on its net zero targets. In this week's episode of Eco Money, Rachel Kelly speaks to K...

The latest report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - showed that its Food Price Index rose by 0.6% month on month in April. Now this might not sound like much, but -  this marks the first increase in the FFPI since March 2022, when prices rose by 13.1% on month  in the wake of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.  In terms of the constituent groupings, the in...

The Asian Development Bank has launched the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific or IF -CAP to tackle the impact of climate change.  This is believed to be the first time a leveraged guarantee mechanism for climate finance has been adopted by a multilateral development bank. Up to $15 billion in new loans for much-needed climate projects across Asia and the Pacific could...

When you think of alternative meats - jackfruit may not be the first thing that comes to mind.  BUT this humble fruit has been used in vegetarian dishes for years. One Singapore based startup is betting big on this trend. KARANA has plans to take jackfruit global - starting from our little red dot.  Eco Money Host, Rachel Kelly speaks to BLAIR CRICHTON, Co-Founder, KARANA to find out more. See omn...

This Saturday the 22nd April marks Earth Day. This year’s theme “Invest in our planet” But what is earth day and why does it matter? The answer may seem self-explanatory. In this episode of Eco Money, Host, Rachel Kelly takes a look at the history and takes a closer look at the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trek through the jungle in the heart of Sarawak in Borneo and you may stumble upon a traditional long house with rattan and textile weavers.  If you caught this year’s Malaysia Budget coverage - the document folio that contained the Malaysia Budget 2023, carried by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Parliament to present his Budget speech was carried in a Songket bag.  Eco Money Host,...

Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all - that's the message from the latest report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Yet - according to Robeco's latest Global Climate Survey of 300 of the world’s largest institutional and wholesale investors in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and South Africa, representing a total of around USD 27.4 trillion in assets u...

According to the latest AgFunder Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2023 - Global agrifoodtech funding in 2022 came in close to 50% (44%) lower than the year before. To help us get a better understanding of what is moving in the industry Rachel Kelly spoke to John  Friedman, Asia Director of AgFunder and GROW Accelerator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where are the lines drawn on what is and isn’t sustainable? AND what are big international banks doing about it? More importantly where are the investment opportunities? Eco Money Host, Rachel Kelly speaks to  Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer of Standard Chartered Bank and Alex Manson, Member, SC Ventures to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is greenwashing here to stay? How can businesses better tackle issues related to adapting to become more sustainable? These were some of the questions answered at the Inaugural Earth Hour Summit. In this podcast, host, Rachel Kelly brings you highlights from the summit and speaks with WWF CEO, R Ragunathan, for his thoughts on the future of WWF Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...