CIMB launches GreenBizReady to help SMEs embrace sustainability
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have launched CIMB GreenBizReady, a one-stop sustainability solution for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to start and progress on their sustainability journey. With an allocation of RM250 million, SMEs will be empowered through financial solutions and incentives such as sustainability-linked financing benefits, access to […]
Deloitte’s platform for businesses to share know-how on climate action to be launched this afternoon
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): A platform for companies to share best practices in climate action will be launched with a webinar this afternoon. The Goal 13 Impact Initiative in Malaysia will be launched at 4.30pm today with a keynote address by the UK’s regional ambassador for COP26 Ken O’Flaherty. The global initiative is led by […]
Virtual approach to green tech conference a success
THE 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020), the first virtual edition held last October, has successfully reinforced its role as the leading green technology, business and innovation platform in South-East Asia. Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said IGEM 2020 succeeded in generating RM3.4bil in […]
Malaysia targets RM2b for virtual IGEM 2021
MALAYSIA is targeting RM2 billion worth of investment involving green technology and sustainability-led projects at the upcoming International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2021. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) said the trade show will be conducted virtually for six months beginning July 1 until Dec 31, 2021. “With 200 exhibitors and […]
Renewable energy is now the biggest source of electricity in Europe
For the first time, renewable energy has now become the biggest source of electricity in the European Union, beating fossil fuels. According to a report by Ember Climate, renewable sources powered 38% of electricity in the European Union (EU) in 2020. That gives renewable sources a slight lead over fossil fuels—which accounted for 37% of Europe’s electricity. […]
Virtual IGEM 2020 Garnered RM 3.4 Billion Business Leads
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) today announced impressive gains from the successful 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020), the first virtual edition held in October 2020; solidifying IGEM’s role as South East Asia’s most powerful green technology, business and innovation platform. Themed “Energising Sustainability”, IGEM […]
VIRTUAL IGEM 2020 GARNERED RM 3.4 BILLION BUSINESS LEADS
The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) today announced impressive gains from the successful 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020), the first virtual edition held in October 2020; solidifying IGEM’s role as South East Asia’s most powerful green technology, business and innovation platform.
Perkukuh tindakan mitigasi tangani perubahan iklim
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA) akan memperkukuh tindakan mitigasi selari dengan obligasi dan komitmen negara untuk menangani perubahan iklim di bawah Konvensyen Rangka Kerja Perubahan Iklim Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNFCCC). Menteri Alam Sekitar dan Air, Dato’ Sri Ustaz Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man berkata, Laporan Pengemaskinian Dwitahunan Ketiga (BUR3) merupakan obligasi pelaporan negara yang mengandungi […]
‘Electric Vehicle Roadmap’ sedang dimuktamadkan
PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA) sedang memuktamadkan dokumen ‘Electric Vehicle Roadmap’ bagi motosikal, kenderaan persendirian, teksi dan kenderaan berat yang dijangka siap pada suku pertama 2021. Menterinya Dato’ Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man berkata Electric Vehicle Roadmap itu adalah antara sebahagian inisiatif yang terkandung dalam Pelan Pembangunan Mobiliti Rendah Karbon (LCMB) yang dilaksanakan dalam usaha mengurangkan pelepasan […]
Climate action window closing soon
FIVE years ago, on Dec 12, all 196 nations in the world signed a treaty in Paris to curb climate change. The United Nations official behind the deal, Christiana Figueres, said afterwards that it had “ignited a huge flame of hope” after two decades of tortuous negotiations. The signatories all committed to cut their carbon […]