Major SAF Purchase: HSBC Hong Kong commits to a one-time purchase of 3,400 metric tonnes of SAF from EcoCeres, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 11,800 metric tonnes. Decarbonization Leadership: The partnership supports Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub, aligning with government policies and corporate net-zero ambitions. EcoCeres Innovation: SAF derived from waste-based biomass…
A Hong Kong studio is taking the first key step into the panda economy by creating a suite of characters based on the city’s six bears and is planning to push the figures at exhibitions and carnivals, as well as through merchandise, but will allow the government to use the intellectual property for free. In…
Interest in electric vehicles is surging worldwide, but recent Google Trends data suggests it may be driven more by technological appeal than concerns about global warming. One environmental expert links this shift to the politicization of climate change. Searches for “electric vehicle” and “EV” have steadily climbed over the past decade, with “China EV” reaching…
For many luxury shoppers, sustainability now rivals exclusivity and artisanal quality on the list of essential criteria when deciding which brands deserve their lucrative patronage. In addition, regulations in some jurisdictions mandate attention to environmental factors. As a result, sustainability is now both a requirement and an opportunity for luxury brands – a factor that…
Malaysia’s ambition to exploit its rare earths reserves worth around US$50 billion is at a crossroads, a minister told This Week in Asia, as plans to establish a domestic supply chain for its minerals hit a snag on the need for Chinese technology and risks of a US boycott due to geopolitical factors. Prime Minister…
In 2015, the United Nations announced 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as part of a comprehensive agenda to tackle global issues such as poverty, hunger and climate change. It was a move by an organisation made up of an international coalition of governments, but it nonetheless triggered a nascent awareness in a precocious five-year-old Hong…
A Hong Kong environmental group dedicated to combating plastic pollution has resorted to flies to compost organic waste. A Plastic Ocean Foundation, founded in 2013, first gained international attention for its award-winning documentary, which exposed the dire impact of plastic pollution on marine life. A Plastic Ocean has inspired millions around the globe, but the…
Closing existing shortfalls in access to cooling for households and SMEs in developing countries will require USD 400-800 billion, in addition to future increases in demand, it said (Photo: Bloomberg) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 26 2024 | 8:11 AM IST The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from…
Michelin has awarded a star to four new restaurants in its Toronto guide — but three of them aren’t in the city at all. The tire-maker-turned-tastemaker has expanded the bounds of the guide to cover “Toronto and Region” two years after its first foray into the city in 2022. New star recipients include The Pine in…