Singapore drivers can save 144 million liters of fuel per year with ‘Green Tires’ – LANXESS study reveals

Some 7.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) was estimated to have been emitted in to Singapore‟s atmosphere in 2010. Some 45% of this was emitted from passenger cars which accounts for 64% of the total vehicle population recorded in Singapore for the same period. Read more

Global bank picks DHL to pioneer carbon neutral courier service

DHL’s pioneering carbon offset solution DHL GOGREEN Carbon Neutral service is a positive new asset for environmentally-savvy financial institutions. DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has contracts with several major banks for DHL GOGREEN Carbon Neutral services regionally and recently secured one global account. The fully-audited service enables customers to offset carbon emissions generated by international courier services by reinvesting in certified carbon management programs. Read more

Conservation International Expands Presence in Singapore

Leading global NGO Conservation International (CI) is expanding its presence in Singapore, after receiving positive response from governments and corporations based here and across Asia. The move reflects an increasing need for sustainable development in this part of the world, and recognition that many development choices that affect the environment are made by corporations, investors and influential leaders. Read more

Recycling Campaign to Feature the First of its Kind Recycling Vending Machine in Malaysia

Tetra Pak (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad and Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd are collaborating for a second consecutive year to organise a recycling campaign aimed at driving awareness on the importance of recycling and increase the collection of used beverage cartons. The campaign kicks off today for two months in 14 Tesco Hypermarkets and five schools in the Klang Valley. Read more

Over 40% of Hong Kong businesses support higher short-term energy costs for long term benefits

Following the unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, and its impact on oil prices, the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that 42% of Hong Kong privately held businesses are advocates of supporting higher energy costs in the short term in order to reduce Hong Kong’s reliance on oil and have more stable energy prices benefiting future development in the long term. Read more

New report identifies best ways to measure company’s impact on environment

Executives looking for the best ways to measure and value their company’s impact on the environment need look no further than a new report produced by the Network for Business Sustainability. Called “Measuring and Valuing Environmental Impacts,” the report is specifically designed to help senior executives and decision-makers new to sustainability choose the right tools to measure their company’s environmental impact. Read more

Tetra Pak CEO pledges step-change in sustainability for 2011

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, recently published its biennial sustainability update, Mission Possible. Introducing the company’s past achievements and future goals, CEO Dennis Jönsson said “we will step up our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint along the value chain and to meet rising demand for safe and nutritious food.” Read more

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