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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/11/china039s-big-role-in-global-green-transition
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China's big role in global green transition
OVER the past decade, China has made remarkable contributions to global green transformation, thanks to its continuous technological advancements, complete industrial supply chains and favorable market environment, according to a recently released white paper.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/11/sc-capital-market-key-to-driving-climate-transition
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SC: Capital market key to driving climate transition
KUALA LUMPUR: The capital market can be a major catalyst in the climate change transition by channelling investments into key sectors such as renewable energy, green technologies and sustainable agriculture, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman…
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/12/greening-efforts-needed
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Greening efforts needed
The boom of Vietnam’s eCommerce is leading to rising concerns of “white pollution” due to excessive non-biodegradable packaging, with experts urging greening efforts for sustainable economic growth.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/eco-industrial-parks-vital-to-reach-vietnams-net-zero-target-by-2050
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Eco-industrial parks vital to reach Vietnam’s net-zero target by 2050
HANOI: The development of eco-industrial parks (eco-IPs) is an effective solution to lower emissions enough to meet the net-zero target by 2050 in Vietnam. However, there are still many obstacles, especially in terms of mechanisms.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/impact-of-carbon-tax-hike-on-singapore-companies
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Impact of carbon tax hike on Singapore companies
SINGAPORE: Close to 40% of companies in Singapore experienced “minimal impact” from the hike in carbon tax, according to a survey conducted by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (Seas).
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/18/weve-surpassed-sdg-global-average-says-anwar
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We’ve surpassed SDG global average, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has excelled in its performance beyond the global average in terms of the Sustainable Deve­lopment Goals (SDGs), achieving 43% compared to the global average rate of 17%, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/22/new-perspectives-for-plastic-waste
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New perspectives for plastic waste
With fresh ideas, young eco innovators pave the way for sustainable solutions.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/23/lack-of-financing-stalls-over-450-low-carbon-projects
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Lack of financing stalls over 450 low-carbon projects
SINGAPORE: High-emitting industries are struggling to finance more than 450 large-scale low-carbon projects, with demand for green products still too weak to justify investment, according to data from the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), a United…
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/24/less-plastic-packaging-for-more-green-growth
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Less plastic packaging for more green growth
HANOI: As Vietnam strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reducing carbon emissions from plastic production is one of the key measures needed to achieve this goal.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/24/regulatory-challenges-ahead-for-vietnams-carbon-market
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Regulatory challenges ahead for Vietnam’s carbon market
HANOI: The development of a carbon credit market in Vietnam faces significant challenges, primarily due to unclear regulations.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/24/exim-bank-unveils-rm15bil-green-initiative-for-sustainable-financing-by-2027
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Exim Bank unveils RM1.5bil green initiative for sustainable financing by 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has launched its EXIM Green Global Initiative, committing to mobilise up to RM1.5 billion in sustainable financing by 2027. 
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https://www.thestar.com.my/esg/2024/09/25/campus-with-a-conscience-hosts-un-festival
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Campus with a Conscience hosts UN Festival
PETALING JAYA: Innovation, inspiration and dedication brought together corporate leaders, non-governmental organisations, influencers, school children, special society groups and over 25,000 students for a three-day festival at Sunway University in support…
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For this month’s StarESG pullout, we’ve dropped a special 2-in-1 bumper issue!

Issue #1: Recognising changemakers within the ESG landscape

Get a closer look at the ESG Positive Impact Awards winners for their forward-thinking initiatives and dedication to sustainability.

Issue #2: Empowering sustainability through digital advancements

Embracing the ‘technology ecoadvantage’ mindset boosts business adoption of transformation and accelerates sustainable development.

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Your opinion matters! Tell us what you think about this month’s topics at ESGeditorial@thestar.com.my
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/insight/2024/09/28/re-booting-to-reduce-e-waste
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‘Re-booting’ to reduce e-waste
According to the Global E-waste Monitor Report 2024, a record 62 billion kg of e-waste was generated globally in 2022. Malaysia, with a population of 34 million, generated close to 411 million kg of e-waste in a single year.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/29/sustainable-solutions-for-plastic-pollution
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Sustainable solutions for plastic pollution
RANKED as one of the most widespread pollutants on the planet, plastic waste is more than just a blemish on the landscape – it poses significant dangers to ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/30/nepal-dam-building-spree-powers-ev-boom
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Nepal dam-building spree powers EV boom
Kathmandu: Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli’s decision to buy an electric cab would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable to light their homes at night.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/01/hedge-fund-doubts-fed-cuts-can-revive-green-bet
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Hedge fund doubts Fed cuts can revive green bet
NEW YORK: It’s wrong to expect that a cycle of interest-rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will suddenly revive the green transition, according to Barry Norris, the founder and chief investment officer of UK hedge fund Argonaut Capital Partners.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/01/oil-giants-eye-potential-in-offshore-wind-power
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Oil giants eye potential in offshore wind power
HANOI: Domestic oil giants are currently well-positioned to pursue opportunities in offshore wind power, according to insiders. The oil and gas sector, and offshore wind power industry, are closely related especially in surveying, project development, operation…
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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/01/cimb-bank-partners-with-cgc-to-offer-rm15bil-portfolio-guarantee-scheme-for-smes
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CIMB Bank partners with CGC to offer RM1.5bil portfolio guarantee scheme for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd (CIMB Bank) have partnered with Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to offer an additional RM1.5 billion portfolio guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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