first movers to capture biofuel returns

First-movers to capture biofuel returns

First-movers to capture outsize returns in Southeast Asia’s biofuels market to get on track with climate goals, the transport industry needs a dramatically new energy mix. Partner Thomas Luedi (in Bangkok), partner Tanguy Morin (Singapore), and associate partner Emily Wu (Jakarta) of Bain & Company explain that speed is of the essence in achieving decarbonisation targets.
steelmaking can become climate neutral process

Steelmaking can become climate-neutral process

Steel is one of the world’s most-used materials and a central part of the global economy. Steel’s carbon footprint touches almost every industry, from automotive and construction to machinery, transportation and energy. This makes steel a global priority for decarbonisation.
indonesia uses carbon for decarbonisation

Indonesia uses carbon for decarbonisation

Indonesia is developing CO2-to-X technology to transform captured CO2 into valuable materials, thus balancing energy needs with decarbonisation goals.
siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at heineken production sites

Siemens selected for multiphase decarbonisation programme at HEINEKEN production sites

HEINEKEN, a major global brewer, has selected the tech powerhouse Siemens as a partner for its global Net-Zero Production roadmap, as part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net-zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030.
vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by nationally determined contributions

Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

Vietnam is among five Asia-Pacific economies that have exceeded the decarbonisation rate targets outlined by their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to PwC's Net Zero Economy Index 2023.
industrial real estate developers implement decarbonisation to increase appeal

Industrial real estate developers implement decarbonisation to increase appeal

As the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent and the race towards carbon neutrality intensifies, businesses are expected to play a more active role in reducing their carbon footprints.
proactive steps to create green hydrogen economy

Proactive steps to create green hydrogen economy

Green hydrogen plays a paramount role in decarbonisation, and also brings tremendous economic gains to developing countries, including Vietnam. The market size in the region could reach over $140 billion by 2050.
sustainability its time to step up and act together

Sustainability: it’s time to step up and act together

Becoming more sustainable is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s a business imperative. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, spoke to VIR's Thanh Tung about how Siemens is leading the way towards carbon neutrality and how the company has been assisting its customers to meet individual decarbonisation goals.
jera inks deal with evn on decarbonisation

JERA inks deal with EVN on decarbonisation

JERA Co., Inc.(JERA) has signed an MoU with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) committing to establish a decarbonisation roadmap for EVN.
cme solar and sumitomo forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar and Sumitomo Forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar JSC, the leading renewable energy company in Vietnam, on June 13, signed a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Corporation (Japan) to expand and develop the rooftop solar market to promote the application of clean energy solutions across Vietnam.
first bio materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net zero target

First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target

By harnessing opportunities across various sectors, particularly in terms of bio-materials, Vietnam could potentially accelerate its decarbonisation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
a decarbonisation plan for local businesses

A decarbonisation plan for local businesses

As Vietnam is accelerating its sustainable efforts to a greener economy, decarbonisation must be integrated into businesses’ roadmap. Antonio Della Pelle, manufacturing decarbonisation lead in East Asia and Pacific for the International Finance Corporation, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how the emerging challenges of carbon-intensive Vietnamese manufacturers can be addressed.
jetps to power up a more efficient energy transition

JETPs to power up a more efficient energy transition

Just Energy Transition Partnerships are powerful tools for decarbonisation. They are becoming more popular because they bring key stakeholders together to enable a clean, fair energy transition in emerging economies that rely heavily on coal.
japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

Japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

To achieve carbon neutrality amid growing energy demand in Asia, the Japanese government is willing to cooperate with ASEAN countries like Vietnam to achieve energy transition by providing financial and technical support for the demonstration and introduction of decarbonisation technologies.
energy intensive industries urged to approach decarbonisation objectives

Energy-intensive industries urged to approach decarbonisation objectives

Cement, plastic, and steel industries in Vietnam are being expected to actively participate in Vietnam’s circular economy as decarbonisation will be key to ensure their sustainable development.