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

How prepared are Malaysian businesses to take on the obligation of carbon emissions reporting and reduction? I’ll be getting insights from Prof. Dr. Dominic Foo of University of Nottingham Malaysia on what businesses can do to get started and also how useful Carbon Emissions Pinch Analysis is as a tool for decarbonisation.


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How prepared are Malaysian businesses to take on the obligation of carbon emissions reporting and reduction? I’ll be getting insights from Prof. Dr. Dominic Foo of University of Nottingham Malaysia on what businesses can do to get started and also how useful Carbon Emissions Pinch Analysis is as a tool for decarbonisation. This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Counting the Cost of Carbon Emissions: An Engineer's Perspective

Malaysia aims to reach high income status by 2030, but the development pathway needs to take into account the mitigation and adaptation needs of climate change. We speak to Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank about how Malaysia can balance these interests in the short and long term. Read the World Bank's Country Climate and Development Report for Malaysia here.



This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water.



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Malaysia aims to reach high income status by 2030, but the development pathway needs to take into account the mitigation and adaptation needs of climate change. We speak to Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank about how Malaysia can balance these interests in the short and long term. Read the World Bank's Country Climate and Development Report for Malaysia <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/malaysia/publication/malaysia-country-climate-and-development-report">here</a>.This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Charting Malaysia's Climate-Aligned Development Pathway

In response to soaring petroleum diesel prices, Southeast Asian governments including Malaysia are looking to increase biofuel blends. We discuss the economics of biodiesel production and its link to energy security with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors.


This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water.


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In response to soaring petroleum diesel prices, Southeast Asian governments including Malaysia are looking to increase biofuel blends. We discuss the economics of biodiesel production and its link to energy security with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors. This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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