Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Stories

Asian Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Thailand's real estate growth shifts beyond Bangkok

Investment is spreading into Thailand's industrial and tourism hubs as supply chain shifts and higher ESG standards weaken Bangkok's dominance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Asia airports brace for USD $2.4 trillion investment push

Airports across Asia face a funding and design test as forecasts point to USD $1.3 trillion in regional capital needs by 2040.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Instagram

Canon Singapore launches #iamkyosei to honour local heroes

Singapore residents can now spotlight unsung community helpers on Instagram as Canon ties prizes and creator support to its Kyosei philosophy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Singapore Business Federation launches future-ready index

The new tool aims to help Singapore firms pinpoint gaps in transformation as costs rise, emissions pressures mount and technology shifts accelerate.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • This month

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Digital Transformation

Poor network data delays telecom deals & activations

Inaccurate records are slowing service activations and could distort telecom valuations, with 78% of operators saying data quality affects mergers and acquisitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Supply Chain

Schneider Electric boosts sustainability score to 4.04

Its third-quarter sustainability score of 4.04 keeps the group on course for a 4.20 target, as supplier and workforce programmes expand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Supply Chain

Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin

The move strengthens the London-based firm's board as it expands research and advisory services for executives grappling with supply chain volatility and sustainability pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Sphera launches AI tools to link sustainability to decisions

The tools aim to help firms turn scattered environmental data into decisions on capital, procurement and product design as rules tighten.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Partner Programmes

Schneider Electric expands SME decarbonisation scheme

SME suppliers in Schneider Electric's partner network will get carbon-tracking software and advisory support, after early pilots found savings opportunities.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Customer Relationship Management

Amadeus study finds rise in GDS use & AI among agents

Most agents are now relying on GDS tools more often, while AI is becoming a regular part of selling work across regions.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs

North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor opens London hub in UK investment push

The move underscores the distributor's UK commitment as sales and profit rise, while giving staff and partners a dedicated City base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027

Connected coolers are becoming a source of live market data, helping brands cut costs, improve safety and boost compliance across fleets.

By Adam McElroy • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Artificial Intelligence

Retired IT assets could fund AI spending, report says

Large firms could offset AI infrastructure bills by recovering up to USD $12 million from retired IT assets, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data centers

Iron Mountain says retired IT assets can fund AI projects

A fifth of organisations are already using money recovered from old kit to help pay for AI, as tighter budgets and greener goals reshape tech spending.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Data centers

TBH & Adaptus form alliance for sustainability advisory

Clients facing climate disclosure and investor scrutiny get combined project and sustainability advice across Australia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month