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Empowering #SMEs for a greener future. 🌱 🎯 As #Singapore strides towards its 2050 net-zero target, SMEs have a unique opportunity to align with #sustainability goals that sharpen their competitive edge. The recently launched SME Sectoral Net Zero Transition Programme, backed by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Bain & Company, aims to equip about 1000 SMEs over the next five years with essential green tools, including an AI-powered carbon emissions assessment tool and ongoing decarbonisation guidance. This initiative offers more than compliance; it drives cost savings and attracts eco-conscious customers. For instance, one food manufacturer in the pilot programme reported cutting electricity costs by 30% through solar panel adoption, while another achieved the successful retention of customers demanding lower plastic use. Imagine what similar strategies could do for your business! If your #SME is ready to tap into green technologies and enhance its competitive edge, now is the time to take action. 🎬 Discover how structured support can benefit your #business by reading the full report here 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/grHM8qKW At SME Centre@SMF (Singapore Manufacturing Federation), we’re here to help you navigate the path to a sustainable future. Book a complimentary 1-to-1 business advisory session here: https://lnkd.in/g_5tassX and let us discover practical solutions tailored to your needs. #smallbusiness #smesupport #businessgrowth #sgbusiness #businessadvisory #growth #consulting #businessstrategy #climatechange #climateaction #carbonfootprint #greeneconomy #greenbusiness #transformation #sustainablebusiness #technology #businessresilience #environment

Great article summarizing Singapore’s interest in the low-carbon economy, and our efforts in supporting projects in transforming the energy and chemicals sector, carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) pilots, bio-based economy, carbon services etc! #lowcarboneconomy #ccus #bioeconomy

𝐇𝐢, 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 👋 Did you know that ASEAN holds the key to over 60% of the world's territorial waters? It's a staggering advantage, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Overfishing, habitat degradation, and marine pollution are threatening our precious marine and freshwater ecosystems. That's why the 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 is launched! This ASEAN endeavour is supported by UNDP and the Government of Japan to spark innovation for the blue economy in ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. Up to USD 40,000 in funding is available for each of the 60 most promising ideas! We're calling on startups, MSMEs, NGOs, CSOs, researchers, and academia focusing on ASEAN and Timor-Leste to join us as environmental heroes. Together, let's make a direct impact on: ♻ Climate Issues 🥤 Marine Plastic Pollution 🐠 Sustainable Fishery 🧳 Sustainable Tourism Ready to make a direct impact? For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/dFe7C97G 🔗 Apply through: https://lnkd.in/dbfUMp-Y 📚 Learn more: bit.ly/ABICHandbook2024 📅 Deadline: 31 May 2024 (11:59 PM Jakarta Time, UTC+07:00) For inquiries, drop us an email at aseanblueinnovation.id@undp.org. Let's be part of this exciting initiative and don't miss out on the chance to shape a sustainable future! 🌊

#SuperJourney Edition 02 [Why Sustainability? from Technologies to Global Policies]   Completing my second year on the sustainability team, I got the ‘momentum’ to connect my previous studies in agricultural engineering with my current studies in international relations. This allowed me to continue my sustainability path by linking technology, trade/market, and policy. By involving in many discussions on plastic roadmap regulations, food loss and waste (FLW) prevention, and single-use plastic bans, I learned how the private sector perspective is involved in sustainability governance. It is going to be a hint for my research project in observing non-state actors' participation in global climate governance. Big thanks to all my mentors during my two-year #SuperJourney, Ibu D Yuvlinda Susanta, Arya Kusumo, Priyo Dwi Utomo, and my work-mates Vicky Pahlevie and SINDY NUR SYAZKIA. Glad to get the #BetterPlacetoWork as a part of the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team, PT Lion Super Indo. Cover Credit: Anonymous, Germany (Unsplash, 2018) #CorporateSustainability #ESGteam #CircularEcosystem

Exploring the State of Sustainability pt. 4 The earlier posts in this series explored various innovative solutions that can help us reduce carbon emissions and leverage more sustainable sources of energy. However, while these evolving technologies show significant promise, the biggest obstacle that they all face is economic feasibility. Sustainability in a Growth-Driven System The self-sufficient solutions outlined previously may seem antithetical to profitability. How can an energy or transportation provider ensure repeat business with products and services designed to be one-off purchases? However, the limited scope through which businesses view the market needs to make a meaningful shift in changing for the better. It can’t simply be about reducing costs or improving efficiency – transformation needs to benefit the environment, community, and planet. Changing mindsets and economic systems would mean that energy and technology were no long a race, a competition driven by ROI. It’s about addressing some of our most prevalent threats, like climate change and resource scarcity. After all, social sustainability is just as important as environmental sustainability – and neither can be achieved when operating in a system that demands continuous transactions and profits. It may seem naively hopeful, but the projects and innovations outlined here have real potential to solve critical challenges we all face – but they will only succeed if they’re developed to benefit everyone. Cynics fluctuate between climate change being a non-issue and an inevitability – believing it will take a miracle to fix. However, as Arthur C Clark explained, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. #sustainability #green #energy

"The global shift towards a lower-carbon economy requires all sectors, especially the energy and chemicals sector, to transform and innovate. Singapore intends to support our climate goals by decarbonizing existing industries while growing opportunities in the green economy...Singapore’s capabilities make us an ideal test bed for research in these areas, and many of these initiatives are in pilot stages with the potential to scale up in future.  For example, the Singapore Energy Centre — co-founded by NUS, NTU and ExxonMobil — focuses on developing and scaling new technologies in energy, as well as carbon capture and storage." - Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) EXCO Member and EVP Damian Chan Great to see this coverage by Sustainable Brands engaging our US audiences on #Singapore's #sustainability initiatives, both in climatech and carbon services! If you're looking to build new pilot facilities or set up a hub to tap #growth in #Asia, leveraging our #industry ecosystem and incentives, do reach out!

BANANA & Partners Joins the APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan In a concerted effort to drive global sustainability initiatives, BANANA & Partners was privileged to participate in the APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum 2024, held from June 12-13 at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. This year, our Chief Business Officer, Muhamad Rifqi Al-Ghifari, represented our team at the "Digital Innovation to Implement SMEs' Low-carbon Transformation Workshop," continuing our commitment from the previous year’s forum in April 2023. Participants from various countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Peru, and more shared their experiences and initiatives, making the workshop a melting pot of ideas and strategies for sustainability. The Indonesian delegation was notably strong, featuring key figures such as Mohammad Naufal from Carbon Addons and Iben Yuzenho ISMARSON from Sebumi, alongside our own Muhamad Rifqi Al-Ghifari from BANANA & Partners. Representatives from major stakeholders like the International Climate Development Institute 國際氣候發展智庫 (ICDI), Merck Life Science, Siemens, Victor Taichung Machinery works co. ltd, AMging, TAISE, Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE), Misecure Corp, KPMG, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, Plastics Industry Development Center, GovernClimate Ltd., Shou Long and others shared their latest advancements and strategies for integrating sustainability into their operations. The workshop was also enriched with site visits to industries that are at the forefront of carbon emission reduction innovations, providing participants with a firsthand look at the implementation of sustainable practices. As BANANA & Partners continues to lead and innovate in the low-carbon sector, we deeply appreciate the opportunity provided by APEC to be a part of such a forward-thinking community. We are inspired to keep advancing our sustainability goals, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Read Full Article : https://lnkd.in/g8Z9Yjvq #Sustainability #APEC #APECforum #LowCarbon #DigitalTransformation #GreenTech #GreenTechnology #Waste #WasteManagement

🚨𝟮𝟰-𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🚨 The first step is always the hardest because "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." 👉 The '𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻' is that first step! At this webinar, businesses can save up to 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of time and effort in understanding and implementing green innovation in manufacturing with insights from top experts: ✨ 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝗙𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗱𝗮 - Expert in greenhouse gas emission reduction, Chief Advisor of the JICA Project, working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on the SPI-NDC Project to promote green innovation in Vietnam. ✨ 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗴𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝘆𝗻𝗵 - CEO of the BambuUP Innovation Platform. Here's a brief overview of the upcoming webinar content:  ✅ The 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗦𝗚 and 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 today ✅ Global trends in 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✅ Key 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 from Japan ✅ A look at 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 in Japan's green transition ✅ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Engage directly with international experts and expand your strategic partnership network ✅ Detailed 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: Get an in-depth look at the working schedule in Japan from October 20-26 ✅ 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Japan The webinar is not only for businesses in the upcoming 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, but also 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 interested in: 👇 ✅ Strengthening ESG capabilities ✅ Learning from Japan and expanding into the international market ✅ Optimizing the green transition process in manufacturing. 🔥 Are businesses ready to break free from their "comfort zone" and embark on the challenging but highly potentional journey of 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?! 🔥 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 15:30 - 17:00, October 17, 2024 📍 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲!: https://lnkd.in/gYMe3gFe  --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 BambuUP - Connect to Innovate To make Innovation easy to access for every business everywhere #BambuUP #GlobalUnlock2024 #businessmatching #Innovations

Glad to have taken a part on Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024! So proud to see how the forum had grown to 5000+ attendees from all over the world since the first edition last year. Thankful to have learned and shared insights on the challenges in developing high quality NBS carbon projects at the panel hosted by Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) KADIN Net Zero Hub together with Ibu Kuki Soejachmoen Pak William Sabandar from Indonesian Business Council, my dear friend and fellow Carbon Market champion from Malaysia Dr Renard Siew, moderated by Saraya Cita Asmarani from ASEAN Alliance on Carbon Markets Several key takeaways that needed to be talked about more: 🌳 The value of forest in emerging markets such as South East Asia is beyond as a carbon sink for the world. It is the home for local communities, a place to earn livelihood, and also that forest products and its derivatives contribute to up to 10% of the economies' GDPs. Not valuing the potential loss of the forest is counterproductive to the effort of removing GHG. 🔬 Developing high quality Nature based Solutions carbon credit is difficult. With evolving methodologies and technical rigor that is required, how can we leverage technology to ensure the real impact from the project to reducing GHG and substituting economic value for the communities while accepting that humans' limited understanding on science evolves and not shutting the entire effort when a correction happens. 🤝 Govts and private sectors need to work together to achieve beyond NDC, and design the right financing tools to enable different types of NbS projects with its risk and upside for impact and financially. Interested to take a part on the conversation on how best to solve this challenge? Let's figure it out together with humility and resilience, that's what we do at Fairatmos. Want to see how your next event can take a small step to introducing carbon offsets, happy to collaborate. https://lnkd.in/g4iyuhkq

CDP is delighted to partner with Economist Impact for their 3rd Annual Sustainability Week Asia, March 11th to 13th. Our Head of Disclosure (APAC) Matthias O. will join a panel on ‘Defining Sustainability: Taxonomies and Regional Standardisation’, to discuss CDP's alignment with the IFRS S2, the impact of the EU CSRD on Asian companies and how technology can streamline the process of meeting rising global standards.    ➡ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gz-KzJeG #EconSustainabilityAsia