Catalysing Change: China Mengniu's Journey Towards Responsible Dairy
by Kate Blaszak China has seen a surge in dairy production and consumption in recent years. Given the sector’s high environmental and social impacts, this is driving a greater emphasis on food safety and corporate sustainability. In...
Meet the ARE Team
Helen Jia, Country Director China It’s no secret that within the energy sector—encompassing everything from conventional fossil fuels to renewable power sources across the globe—there is a noticeable absence of women. The gender gap, like in...
LNG's Carbon Quandary: A Call for Reassessment in the Energy Transition
by Kurt Metzger There was a significant step forward at COP28 where participants agreed to pivotal language [1] to steer away from fossil fuels and achieve net zero by 2050. But the communique also features a step backward...
Closing the Gap: The evolution of climate transition finance in China
The “Closing the Gap” report underscores China’s leading role in combating climate change but highlights the need for significant funding to reduce emissions from major polluters, particularly in energy-intensive sectors. While green finance has made strides,...
Balancing the Bowl: Asia's Role in a Global Protein Transition at COP28
by Dr. Kate Blaszak COP28 marks a turning point, not just with its two-thirds plant-based catering announcement, but by placing sustainable food on the formal agenda for the first time. As global leaders prepare for this annual...
Blended Finance Can Help Asia's Clean Energy Transition Gather Pace
By Peter Kiernan Southeast Asia offers abundant opportunities for commercial financiers to participate in development-related investments to support the net zero goals of emerging economies in the region. A significant share of coal-fired power assets in...
Southeast Asia's Energy Transition Rethinking Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Southeast Asia’s energy transition takes centre stage as a new report by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) unveils the comprehensive carbon impact of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The report uncovers critical discrepancies between LNG’s perceived environmental...
Foot on the Gas: Southeast Asia needs to pump the brakes on LNG
Southeast Asia should reconsider its growing reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as it transitions from coal to renewables. Recent research reveals that despite being considered a cleaner alternative, LNG’s upstream emissions, comprising almost two-thirds of...
Singapore Banks Raise the Bar in Asia for Decarbonisation Targets
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Financing Singapore's Hydrogen Future
Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy appears to be meticulously conceived and well- situated within Singapore’s decarbonisation plans. Policy support will make hydrogen- related projects more bankable. However, financiers will still need to sort the wheat from the...
