Japan's erex obtains subsidy for biomass co-firing project in Vietnam

Japan's erex obtains subsidy for biomass co-firing project in Vietnam

Japanese renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. will receive a subsidy for biomass fuel co-firing tests at coal-fired power facilities in Vietnam.
MUFG Bank Vietnam and Zeroboard forge partnership in support of decarbonisation management

MUFG Bank Vietnam and Zeroboard forge partnership in support of decarbonisation management

On September 17, MUFG Bank Vietnam entered an MoU with Zeroboard Inc., a Japanese tech startup that helps companies calculate and visualise their greenhouse gas emissions across operations and supply chains.
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.
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.
Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

Five Asia-Pacific economies, including Vietnam, have exceeded their decarbonisation targets, 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

Real estate developers are increasingly going green in efforts to attract clients.
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.
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.
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 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.
BayWa r.e. and Icebug race to reduce carbon footprint in the footwear and apparel industry

BayWa r.e. and Icebug race to reduce carbon footprint in the footwear and apparel industry

BayWa r.e. has announced its collaboration with Icebug for the Decarbonising Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam programme.
Taking a five-step approach towards decarbonisation

Taking a five-step approach towards decarbonisation

Companies are facing geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruption, inflation, and the threat of recession. Despite this perfect storm, their commitment to decarbonisation has not fundamentally wavered. The number of companies embracing science-based targets is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.
Japan, US, Australia to assist Vietnam in decarbonisation

Japan, US, Australia to assist Vietnam in decarbonisation

Government-backed financial institutions from Japan, the US, and Australia have pledged to support Vietnam's efforts to cut carbon emissions, according to the chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
Marubeni to foster investment in green energy projects

Marubeni to foster investment in green energy projects

Marubeni Corporation will foster its investment in renewable energy, biomass, and hydrogen project to support Vietnam in achieving decarbonisation.
From carbon ambition to delivery

From carbon ambition to delivery

Having set aggressive decarbonisation targets, companies now face the challenge of executing at pace during a time of unprecedented turbulence.
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