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Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mount with China joining condemnation of Donald J. Trump order to bypass United Nations rules eco-business.com/news/calls-for…

Boss of Olam , one of the world's biggest food companies, asks audience who measures their individual carbon, waste and water footprint. 4 people put their hands up. He responds: " So how can we expect the world to change?"

Singapore's consumer watchdog was reported to be releasing #greenwashing guidelines in Dec '3. We're still waiting... "We require more time to prepare the guidelines. CCCS targets to publish guidelines later this yr once the views from relevant stakeholders have been finalised."

What happens when Big Oil sponsors a workshop on plastic waste for journalists? #greenwashing #bigoil #journalism open.substack.com/pub/robinhicks…

2/ More cramped & some staff will have to work remotely more. But the idea is to ensure headcount, journo salaries & content are unaffected. This is part of a dozen-odd cuts I've made over the past year or two as we tackle our 4th year of deficit. support.hongkongfp.com

Renewables giant EDP Renewables is shifting roles away from its regional headquarters to Japan, Australia and Taiwan, while relocating some functions to Malaysia to cut costs. According to sources, 44 people let go. eco-business.com/news/edp-renew…

"In Asia, we've seen a 90% decline in commodity-led deforestation – which happened without the help of banks," says Mighty Earth WA CEO Glenn Hurowitz. Banks need to raise their sustainability game. Meanwhile, Asia has the opportunity to lead in #sustainabilty as US retreats.

What's the appropriate punishment for animal abuse? In Singapore, the jail terms are higher for grafitti than torturing and killing a cat, explains criminal lawyer James Messiah.

Former General Electric executive Brian Selby joins B Lab 's Singapore operation, filling the long-vacant CEO position. eco-business.com/news/b-lab-sin…

"If you ask Hong Kong or Singapore people if they support wildlife conservation, I’m sure most will say ‘yes’… unless they have to sacrifice something." Dr Bosco Chan, conservation head, WWF Hong Kong eco-business.com/podcasts/liste…

An investigation by Greenpeace International finds #nickelmining in the heart of the coral triangle in Indonesia. Carmakers BMW and Nissan were unable to confirm if they are buying nickel from Raja Ampat; both said they will look into the issue. eco-business.com/news/traceabil…

.Donald J. Trump's assault on #ESG is not killing it. It is forcing it to evolve. While the language of #sustainability is changing, its fundamental value for business is not. Op-ed by Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale eco-business.com/opinion/trumps…

Trump’s assault on ESG is not killing it. It is forcing it to evolve. For Eco-Business editor Robin Hicks eb.news/uLwrCowsQ0CA

What is plant blindness and why does it matter? substack.com/profile/156363…

Paper giant APRIL has hired former Forest Stewardship Council chief Kim Carstensen. The appointment comes as the Indonesian paper giant works towards re-association with the eco-certifier. It has not been an FSC member since 2013. eco-business.com/news/paper-gia…

Asian fast fashion brand SHEIN and carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. performed poorly in a new comparative study of corporate climate action by Carbon Market Watch. The report’s authors want regulators to step in to help make climate pledges more effective. eco-business.com/news/misleadin…

"Sustainability becomes a sexy selling point. You push a lot of marketing initiatives, and then you struggle to collect the real data and you struggle to translate that into your operations." Cynthia Wijaya from Indonesian paper packaging firm Daya Selaras Group on #greenwashing

Singapore will have to recycle 30% of domestic waste – up from 11% – by the end of the decade to meet its goal. Observers say current efforts are insufficient, with residents lacking confidence in the "failing" blue bin recycling system. eco-business.com/news/industry-…

.Forest Stewardship Council lifts suspension of Asia Pulp & Paper harms remedy process. Doing so is a crucial first step towards re-certifying the controversial Indonesian paper for,. The move is premature and could ultimately enable greenwashing, activists say. eco-business.com/news/forest-st…

Exclusive: Singaporean environmental and animal welfare activist turned politician Louis Ng, who asked 1,055 questions in parliament over 10 years as an MP, has joined National University of Singapore (NUS). eco-business.com/news/acres-fou…