The Strait of Hormuz blockade and the ensuing supply shortages of fossil fuels have renewed interest in electric vehicles, especially in Southeast Asia. But is the EV agenda truly green and what structural economic changes are needed to reap the full benefits of decarbonisation through electrification? We discuss this with Akshay Prasad, Principal at the consultancy firm Arthur D. Little Southeast Asia.



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The Strait of Hormuz blockade and the ensuing supply shortages of fossil fuels have renewed interest in electric vehicles, especially in Southeast Asia. But is the EV agenda truly green and what structural economic changes are needed to reap the full benefits of decarbonisation through electrification? We discuss this with Akshay Prasad, Principal at the consultancy firm Arthur D. Little Southeast Asia.This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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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EVs: The Imperfect Road to Net Zero

The Social Enterprise Education Lab (SEED.Lab) was set up in 2020 by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to build foundational skills for social entrepreneurship in Malaysia. We discuss the recipe for thriving social enterprises with Mahen Balakrishnan of SEED.Lab and a succesful graduate of the programme, Nadzrul Hanif Ahmad Nazer, co-founder of the social enterprise SEMART.

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The Social Enterprise Education Lab (SEED.Lab) was set up in 2020 by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to build foundational skills for social entrepreneurship in Malaysia. We discuss the recipe for thriving social enterprises with Mahen Balakrishnan of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seedlab.my/">SEED.Lab</a>&nbsp;and a succesful graduate of the programme, Nadzrul Hanif Ahmad Nazer, co-founder of the social enterprise&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://semart.my/">SEMART</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock

From SEEDlings to Social Enterprises

How prepared are boards to deal with the hotter, dryer weather from the Super El Nino this year? We discuss climate governance in corporate Malaysia and get a preview of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 with Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of the Council at Climate Governance Malaysia. For more information on NCGS 2026, visit cgmalaysia.com.



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How prepared are boards to deal with the hotter, dryer weather from the Super El Nino this year? We discuss climate governance in corporate Malaysia and get a preview of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 with Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of the Council at Climate Governance Malaysia. For more information on NCGS 2026, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cgmalaysia.com">cgmalaysia.com</a>.Image Credit: Shutterstock

 Are Boards Considering the El Nino Effect?

The Singapore Institute of International Affairs has issued a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report, indicating a high risk of transboundary haze this year exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon. How prepared are ASEAN countries for the haze stress test? I discuss the findings of the report with Khor Yu Leng, Senior Fellow at the SIIA. Read the full report here.

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The Singapore Institute of International Affairs has issued a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report, indicating a high risk of transboundary haze this year exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon. How prepared are ASEAN countries for the haze stress test? I discuss the findings of the report with Khor Yu Leng, Senior Fellow at the SIIA. Read the full report&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href=" https://siiaonline.org/report-haze-outlook-2026/">here</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock

EVs: The Imperfect Road to Net Zero

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