Banwa Private Island is proud to announce its designation as one of the Philippines’ 10 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs). This significant recognition highlights the island’s vital role in protecting and conserving threatened marine species. Years of dedicated research by marine biologists have revealed the island’s critical importance as a habitat for Black Tip […]
“I entered this space really by accident,” says Hannah Fernandez, a chief correspondent at Eco-Business. Seven years ago, she traded her 9-to-5 corporate job for a remote role covering sustainability. The pivot came while searching for work that could grant her time for family. This is just one example of the diverse but often unexpected
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Phase II of the “Breaking the Plastic Habit in ASEAN” project was successfully launched on 18 October 2024 at the ERIA office in Jakarta. Phase II of the “Breaking the Plastic Habit in ASEAN” project was successfully launched on 18 October 2024 at the ERIA office in Jakarta. The event was attended by more than
Registration open to public: Date: October 28-29, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT+7 Registration: https://forms.gle/xCzPk1UHZ3ffcvHG9 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Lao PDR, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and its Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, and United Nations Development Programme Lao PDR will host the
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Supported by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, the Enterprise Singapore, and the SBF Foundation, Asuene has been chosen as the official solution partner for Singapore Emission Factor Registry (SEFR), Singapore localized emission factor database. This partnership aims to enhance the accuracy of CO2 emission visibility in
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Asuene APAC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with REDEX, a Singapore-based renewable energy certificate solutions provider. Through this partnership, we aim to promote “ASUENE,” a carbon accounting platform, and facilitate the buying and selling of renewable energy certificates (RECs) to provide comprehensive support for companies in their decarbonization efforts. Status of sustainability regulations
CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO | 18 October 2024— Kilambay Plantation Corporation (KPC), an agricultural startup based in Mindanao, joined the historic KAWAYANIHAN: A Circular Economy Movement on 18 October 2024. KAWAYANIHAN is a large-scale, simultaneous tree planting activity led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII in partnership with other stakeholders. It was
Asuene APAC received the prestigious “Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards” at the16th GCNS Summit 2024, held at the One Farrer Hotel in Singapore on October 3-4, 2024. The Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards features three categories: “SustainableBusiness,” “Sustainable Solutions,” and “LowCarbonSG.” In each category, 5 to 7 companies are nominated as finalists. Asuene APAC won
“Small businesses are doing their part in decreasing reliance on single-use plastics, and are proving that it is possible,” said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner for Greenpeace Philippines. “There’s no excuse for major corporations not to follow suit.” QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) may seem miniscule, but a growing number
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Banwa Private Island is proud to share its recent initiatives supporting biodiversity conservation through art and education. The island, recognized as a top 10 Philippine area for sharks and rays, is dedicated to preserving its diverse ecosystems. The one-night-only “Biodiversity in Full Color” art exhibition showcased the stunning artworks of Samantha Kaspar, a talented artist
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