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Mining and electric vehicles: what can be done to reduce the carbon footprint?
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– The world’s two largest EV battery producers recently announced projects in Indonesia – Indonesia is a leading producer of nickel, underlining the importance of mining in EV production – Mining’s high carbon footprint has a knock-on impact, increasing the carbon footprint of EVs – Steps are being taken to decarbonise the mining industry, including expanding the use of EVs in operations Indonesia…
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How does Asia Pacific rank on net-zero emissions targets?
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- New report finds 8% of Asia-Pacific companies are working towards net-zero emissions goals - The Asia-Pacific region is particularly at risk from the effects of climate change - A growing number of companies are seeking to demonstrate climate leadership - Regional pacesetters are driving innovative approaches to achieving net-zero targets A recent report found that relatively few companies…
ESG Report

ESG: Indonesia’s role in ASEAN’s energy transition

Indonesia’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) priorities centre on the affordable transition to renewable energy, socio-economic growth beyond Jakarta, and improved governance in both the public and private sector. This ESG Intelligence report details the country's growing role in the global ESG ecosystem, with a focus on topics such as national…
Economic News

ESG: Indonesia’s role in ASEAN’s energy transition
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Indonesia’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) priorities centre on the affordable transition to renewable energy, socio-economic growth beyond Jakarta, and improved governance in both the public and private sector. This ESG Intelligence report details the country's growing role in the global ESG ecosystem, with a focus on topics such as national…
Economic News

Which emerging markets are looking to bolster electric vehicle production?
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– Several emerging markets are moving to develop EV production capacity – Thailand and Indonesia have offered a range of incentives to boost the industry –Auto exporters in particular are recognising a need to transition to EVs As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivise the sale and production…
Event

Powergen Indonesia 2022

It is the ASEAN’s Most Important Renewable Energy Event and will be held in 17-19 March, 2022 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta – Indonesia. This event will be co-locating with other important events such as Solartech Indonesia, Inalight Indonesia, Smarthome+City Indonesua, Inatronics, and others. The Indonesia’s Leading Industrial Power Generation and Renewable Energy Exhibition is back for…
Economic News

How will an increase in polysilicon production affect the cost of solar power?
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– Indonesia plans to establish a $4bn polysilicon industry – Supply and demand issues saw polysilicon prices reach 10-year highs – Greater production could help cut the cost of producing solar panels – Emerging markets are increasingly investing in renewable energy As the pricesof solar power inputs reach10-year highs, Indonesia is looking to boost solar panel manufacturing. In…
Economic News

After a landmark 2021, what does this year hold for ESG-focused sukuk?
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– Saudi Arabia sees recentlandmark issuanceof ESG-related sukuk – Key jurisdictions registergrowth insustainable instruments in 2021 – ESG-linked sukuk projected to grow in 2022even as broader sukuk growth moderates Earlier this month Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank closed a $750m “sustainability” sukuk (Islamic bond), the latest in a wave of high-profile…
Economic News

How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
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– Fintechs focused on remittances are capturing legacy lenders’ market share – The UN and other bodies are calling for remittance fees to be capped at 3% – Emerging markets have been at the forefront of mobile-first fintech growth – Cryptocurrency is also increasingly disrupting the remittances space A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining…
Economic View

Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment; and Chairman, Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

On how environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are shaping the investment landscape To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted investment performance in Indonesia, particularly with regards to ESG? BAHLILLAHADALIA: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a widespread and systematic impact on the global economy. Investment levels have also been affected: investment in Indonesia was…