In early September, China made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions by up to 10% by 2030. Belinda Schape, China Policy Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), tells us what this means for the country’s climate ambitions and how it could reshape its role in global climate leadership.


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In early September, China made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions by up to 10% by 2030. Belinda Schape, China Policy Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), tells us what this means for the country’s climate ambitions and how it could reshape its role in global climate leadership. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Environment, social and governance (ESG) principles are non-negotiable for business continuity and success. How can businesses thrive while also making an impact? We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space.

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China's New Chapter in Global Leadership

Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia.




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Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Malaysia’s Nuclear Future

With RM3.8 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for flood-prevention and early-warning systems, Avtandil, APAC Regional Leader at PlanRadar, shares how these investments, paired with digital solutions and smart urban planning, can strengthen resilience against natural disasters.

With RM3.8 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for flood-prevention and early-warning systems, Avtandil, APAC Regional Leader at PlanRadar, shares how these investments, paired with digital solutions and smart urban planning, can strengthen resilience against natural disasters.

How Cities Can Plan and Prepare for Disasters

Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.

Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.

China's New Chapter in Global Leadership

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